Whether you serve on a co-op or condo board, manage residential properties, or own an apartment building in New York City, you're constantly balancing rising costs, capital projects, Local Law compliance, and resident concerns. Finding reli…
For many co-op and condominium boards, building maintenance is viewed primarily as an operational responsibility. Roofs need inspections, façades require repairs, and mechanical systems eventually need replacement. While these tasks are ess…
A façade inspection identifies conditions that require attention. Turning those findings into completed repairs is another undertaking entirely. Between the engineer’s report and the removal of a sidewalk shed lie many important decisions a…
As autumn transitions to winter, property managers, building superintendents, and custodial staff across the boroughs face some demanding operational shifts. From heavy snowfall and ice management to heating system upkeep to dealing with se…
Online resident portals have revolutionized how co-op and condo communities interact with their building staff and management. Monthly fees can be auto-paid, maintenance requests can be made online and tracked in real time, and important bu…
If you live in New York City, there is a good chance you own a co-op or know someone who does. Co-ops are common here, but they can still create complications that catch owners off guard, especially when planning for the future. As an estat…
In most buildings and associations, it’s often a challenge to find residents willing to serve on their board. The reasons for this are well-documented; board service takes time, energy, and diplomacy that the average shareholder or unit own…
In cities like New York, where buildings account for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, strategic modernization is key to meeting the challenge of improving energy efficiency, decarbonization, and complying with clean energy mandates. The m…
While the fundamental mission of the professional property manager has always been to help client communities run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with the law, a whole lot has changed since the days when property managers went to w…
Few would disagree that both the air we breathe in our homes, and the energy efficiency of those homes themselves matter—one for our own health and the other for the health of our planet. The majority of multifamily residential buildings …