Category: Maintenance

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…

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…

Sidewalk sheds are a frequent sight—and frequently a point of contention—across all five boroughs. Put up to facilitate facade inspections and repairs, they often remain in place for months (or even years), accumulating trash and other debr…

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 …

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 …

Spring cleaning in a multifamily building is as much about protecting value, reducing liability, and showing residents that their building is well cared for as it is about simply tidying up after months of slush and salt. For managers and b…

Most U.S. municipalities have local laws on their books governing how exterior building façades must be inspected, maintained and repaired. While such legislation is occasionally enacted at the state level, generally these laws are a local …