Category: Building Operations

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, with storm activity intensifying in late summer, peaking around mid-September. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a calmer-than-u…

Cities are known for being home to diverse populations that thrive in fast-paced, crowded environments—and not all of those populations are human. The same dense landscape that attracts people also attracts bold, resourceful, and highly ada…

Understanding monthly maintenance bills can be a pain. What reads like a single amount usually breaks down into many unseen parts, like insurance, contract obligations, and reserves for capital repairs.  CooperatorNews spoke with Chuck Gra…

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, with storm activity intensifying in late summer, peaking around mid-September. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a calmer-than-u…

Kitchen and bath renovations are notoriously tricky. Plumbing, water and gas lines, cabinetry and appliances are just a few of the elements that make these projects more complex than, say, upgrading a living room or home office. They’re als…

If your board, manager, or social committee wants to make the most of  “patio season” with some fun, out-of-the-ordinary programming for your residents, it’s high time to start planning. BBQs and pool parties are perennial favorites of cour…

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 71% of American households own at least one pet. Nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, around 35% own a cat, and roughly 20% own both. Most pet owners consider their animals to be full…

When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple as you might think. There are many considerations to take into account, fro…

A recent bill introduced in the State house in Albany could reshape key aspects of cooperative board governance, raising questions surrounding its implementation and legal ramifications. Assembly Bill A2619A focuses on ground lease reform, …

At the top of the list of most people’s worries and concerns today is the ever-increasing cost of living. From gas to groceries to health care, costs are on an upward trajectory that’s also being magnified and reflected in their HOA fees. S…