From building repairs and maintenance, energy upgrades, insurance, lobby redesigns, accounting and financing - the challenges facing co-op and condominium board... more
It takes a motivated board — or at least one motivated board member — to jump-start energy reduction projects. That... more
Unforeseen problems, delays, cost overruns — elevator repair jobs rarely go off without a hitch, which can cause big dents... more
When it comes to managing co-op and condo finances, boards can’t afford to be complacent — yet, some are. Take... more
When a condo is governed by a board with competing interests, getting things fixed can be slow going. At one... more
Between high inflation, rising expenses, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, it’s never been harder for co-op and condos... more
There are countless buildings in New York City that owe their elegance to terracotta. Caring for it, though, has grown... more
It’s much more difficult for co-ops and condos to get a good general liability insurance policy today. There are fewer... more
When apartment residents have to wait 15 to 20 minutes for hot water to reach them, it’s not only a... more
A Westchester condo thought it had an insurance deal from a new carrier. But after the carrier inspected the property,... more
Detecting the source of water leaks on building roofs and exterior walls can sometimes be more difficult than fixing the... more