Drone technology is changing the way we do things in a wide array of fields, from moviemaking to weather reporting. In the real estate business, drones have quickly become indispensable—particularly when it comes to structural inspections,…
Winter is well underway, but it's never not a good time to assess your building's cold weather readiness, and to make any needed adustments or repairs to keep things running smoothly (and warmly!) between now and the spring thaw. If your bu…
When it comes to movies or television shows, especially those of the criminal, mystery, or intrigue variety, the rule of thumb is never leave a paper trail. Unfortunately, when it comes to compliance management for your building, the exact …
Water is a necessity for living—but it’s also a potential hazard for all types of buildings, on both micro and macro levels. In the form of extreme weather, water can cause serious damage to building envelopes that can lead to leaks that sl…
As the weather cools and the leaves change, it’s time to make like the squirrels and start preparing for winter. For shared interest communities, in addition to the more in-depth pre-season inspections of roofs, boilers, and other major bui…
One of the most common—and most daunting—projects undertaken in shared-interest, multifamily communities is facade repair and maintenance. In New York, façade work is almost always connected with Local Law 11 (LL11) compliance, and is a mat…
As noted elsewhere in this edition of CooperatorNews, all types of properties, including co-op, condo, and HOA communities, are experiencing steep increases in their insurance premiums while coverage is being reduced. Some are seeing their …
Access agreements—the legal documents you must secure before you can encroach upon your neighbors’ property to carry out needed work on your own—have long been a thorn in the side of co-ops and condos. This is particularly true in Manhattan…
For most people, their home represents their single biggest investment. And in a multifamily building or homeowners association, both individual units and the entirety of the building or development are part of that investment. In light of …
If you live in a condominium, cooperative or HOA, you’re effectively acting as part of a participatory democracy governed by an elected group of volunteers. And, as with any democracy, those affected by the board’s decisions are encouraged …