Category: Management

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 …

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…

It’s a truism that nothing lasts forever—and that includes management contracts. Shared interest communities change management companies all the time, and for a variety of reasons. Those reasons can range from cost to effectiveness and ever…

There’s no such thing as too much education—and that’s especially true in the realm of multifamily property management. Keeping one’s skills sharp and knowledge base both broad and current is a must for all management professionals, regardl…

In the world of co-ops, condos, and HOAs, management plays a slightly different role than it does in other multifamily residential settings. For example, in many rental buildings, the landlord or property owner often acts as de facto manage…

Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into …

With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2023, 38 states permit medical marijuana use and 23 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op and condo administrators are faced with yet another quality-of-life issue…

Managing or administering a multifamily community like a condo, HOA, or co-op building is a lesson in balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting interests and priorities for the collective good. In buildings and associations where residents l…