In 1986 , Mr. Scharf told the New York Times that he was spending $1 million on improvements that year .
Was optimistic about the future of the building : Eventually , maybe we would go to a co-op plan Mr. said .
In 1986 , Mr. Scharf told the New York Times that he was spending $1 million on improvements that year , and was optimistic about the future of the building : Eventually , maybe we would go to a co-op plan he said .