NYC’s landlords, co-op shareholders and condominium owners are seeking innovative ways to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. As prime energy-users, heating ventilation and air conditioning sy…
With the clamor and confusion around compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) requirements, co-op and condo communities across the city are seeking innovative ways to solve their compliance issues. One novel approach is to consider a distributed…
Everything has its season, goes the old saying—and that’s especially true when it comes to common area upgrades. Planning and executing these projects takes time, and often the weather, temperature, availability of contractors, and other se…
With construction costs rising and a dense framework of municipal mandates to navigate, the fiduciary duty of co-op and condo boards has evolved over the last few decades from general oversight to a complex exercise in long-term financial p…
The deadly 2021 condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida was a wake-up call for boards, regulators, and residents alike—the tragedy caused the deaths of 98 people and exposed deficiencies in structural integrity, regulatory oversight, and …
On Friday, April 17, three days before the April 20 expiry of its current contract, the bargaining committee for 32BJ SEIU, the union representing 34,000 residential building service workers in New York City reached a tentative agreement wi…
Everything has its season, goes the old saying—and that’s especially true when it comes to design jobs and common area upgrades in shared-interest communities. Planning and executing these projects takes time, and often the weather, tempera…
Landscaping is often one of the most visible and emotionally charged investments a condominium, co‑op, or HOA makes. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces enhance curb appeal, support property values, and contribute to residents’ quality of …
Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water infiltration and moisture build-up in walls, ceilings, window wells and roof materials. This …
Over the past few decades, ideas and technologies for improving energy efficiency, reducing ecological impact, and providing additional amenities to residents in multifamily buildings have surged. Near the front of that pack has been the ‘g…