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Pollution Insurance Is a Small Price for Big Peace of Mind
Written by Bill Morris on June 27, 2018
Policies can protect boards from liability and huge clean-up costs.
Co-op and Condo Boards Need an Institutional Memory
Written by James Blum on June 26, 2018
A digital archive is an invaluable tool for current and future boards.
Is There a “Normal” Increase for Monthly Charges?
June 26, 2018
With costs relentlessly rising, most boards try to keep increases small.
Know Your Building, Save Your Money
Written by Stephen A. Varone on June 25, 2018
A proactive approach to maintaining building systems avoids crises.
Don’t Get Blindsided By Capital Projects
Written by Gene Ferrara on June 22, 2018
Ignoring an engineer’s unwelcome news will lead to trouble.
DOB Driving Up Cost of Terra Cotta Repairs
Written by Howard L. Zimmerman on June 19, 2018
New rules, limited options, are pinching boards in prewar buildings.
Peer Review: Why Four Eyes Are Better Than Two
Written by Ethelind Coblin on June 18, 2018
Boards need their own architect to review a shareholder’s architect.
Energy Benchmarking Deadline Pushed Back to December 31
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2018
“Incomplete data” on 2017 energy use pushes city to act.
Battle Lost, but War to Reform Property Taxes Continues
June 13, 2018
$400 tax rebate fails to make it into city’s new budget.
Who’s Inspecting the City’s Elevator Inspectors?
June 11, 2018
Audit finds faulty and non-existent inspections by non-DOB crews.
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