The ever-changing, often unpredictable nature of their industry requires professional property managers to be adaptable. On any given day, a manager might find him- or herself dealing with issues ranging from managing a major capital repair…
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…
Residential cooperatives in Hoboken are few and far between. There isn’t a single authoritative count of co-ops in the city; estimates from local real estate sources describe it as a ‘tiny niche’ of perhaps 10 to 20 buildings, containing a …
Serving on the board of a condo, co-op, or community association, or managing one professionally, comes with significant responsibility. These communities are complex ecosystems where ownership, shared infrastructure, governance, and risk i…
Shareholders and unit owners are mindful of their financial investment and understandably want timely access to information. They want—and have the right—to see what goes on behind the curtain at board meetings and under the hood of hired v…
When it comes to cleaning up bird waste at your property, it’s vitally important to take precautions to protect both custodial staff and residents from exposure to the allergens, pathogens, and parasites contained in droppings, feathers, an…
When it comes to animals we humans consider to be pests, insects and rodents are usually the first critters that come to mind. Roaches and rats are as much a part of metropolitan life as sidewalks and street noise—but they’re certainly not …
At the bedrock of a shared interest community, like a condo or HOA, is how and by whom the property is managed. While self-management may make the most economic sense for smaller communities, and there are certainly good examples of effecti…
When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple as you might think. There are many considerations to take into account, fro…
Over the past few decades, ideas and technologies for improving energy efficiency, reducing ecological impact, and providing additional amenities to residents in multifamily buildings have surged. Near the front of that pack has been the ‘g…