With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…
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…
In addition to the obvious danger it poses to public safety, a deteriorating façade also represents a major liability for the building involved. If an incident is deemed to be the result of neglected maintenance, not only does the co-op cor…
Boilers are often referred to as the heart of a building’s infrastructure—they generate and regulate heat from a central system, keeping interior spaces functional and comfortable. Many pre-war NYC buildings were designed around their boile…
With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…
With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…
With Labor Day in the rear view mirror and the Holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about weatherizing our lobbies for the upcoming winter snow, slush, and ice. It’s tempting to put off the task of preparing fo…
Last month, CooperatorNews looked at the report issued by Florida’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) over the summer analyzing the implementation of laws passed after the deadly Champlain Towers c…