Wildlife is great, but nobody wants it in their home - especially not in the form of pests like insects or rodents. Figuring out which pest-control products and methods are best for a multifamily building or HOA is the job of professional e…
Reducing energy waste not only cuts costs for buildings and associations, but also helps reduce a community's environmental footprint. In this clip, an HV/AC expert tells us how incorporating thermostatic radiator valves in your community c…
Dealing with indoor pests -- be they rodents, bugs, or even birds -- in multifamily settings has been a challenge ever since humans started living in close proximity to one another. In this clip, a trio of pest control experts discuss how t…
Upgrading an elevator is one of the most potentially disruptive - and expensive - projects a co-op or condo can undertake. Many hours of deliberation by boards after extensive consultation with managers and elevator consultants are required…
When you close your eyes and picture any building, you are quite likely imagining its facade – the outer shell which protects and contains all of the hustle and bustle that goes on within. In a residential property, the facade is what separ…
Home is where the heart is, sure – but it’s also where most of where any given owner or shareholder’s money is. For most people, their home represents their single biggest investment. And in a community association, both individual units an…
Whether it’s a balcony, terrace, patio or roof deck, outdoor space is many an apartment owner’s dream. Desirable – and valuable – as they are, these spaces do present specific maintenance considerations for individual owners, co-op corpora…
Cities are crowded. That’s a simple fact. In the best of circumstances, there’s noise, dirt, dust, and the usual urban pests. Add to that the construction of a new building next to or nearby yours, and annoyance can quickly become overwhelm…
Pests - whether they be of the rodent or insect variety - are gross. They're also potential disease vectors, particularly for the very young, the elderly, or for residents with allergies and other immune concerns. Keeping your building or a…