If you're planning on grilling this Fourth of July, make sure you're aware of your property's grilling rules. In a single-family home with a garden, there are many more options than there are in an apartment building, including a coop or condo. In New York City, the NYC Fuel Gas Code §623 and the NYC Fire Code §307.5 strictly regulate the use of grills. Here are the most popular types of grills and guidance to stay safe and compliant in New York City
Read MoreLiving in a coop or condo building in New York City can be a great experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most important aspects of living in a shared building is getting to know, and getting along with your neighbors. The board of directors and property management are crucial factors in ensuring that your building runs smoothly. They play an important role in making the building a welcoming place to live and call home. Here are 10 interesting statistics about NYC coop and condo living.
Read MoreAs an entrepreneur and business professional, it is important to build relationships with other industry professionals. Some people feel that they do not want to get to know their “competitors,” but in our opinion, knowing other industry professionals allows for collaboration. It will also help you exchange ideas, learn new things, grow your business, or operate your coop or condo more efficiently. Read our top tips on building great relationships with other real estate and construction industry professionals here =>>
Read MoreIf you live in a coop, condo, or HOA, you likely have wondered about the House Rules, why they exist (seemingly to randomly torture residents), and whether they are necessary. Well, rest assured, they do indeed serve a practical purpose. We believe it is of the utmost importance that all residents are treated equally and fairly; House Rules are one of the ways to codify this uniformly. READ MORE=>>
Read MoreAs a NYC coop or condo owner, you might think that you have everything under control. But even the best coop or condo owner makes mistakes. It is important to be aware of the common mistakes that other coop and condo owners make. By avoiding these mistakes, you can save yourself time, money, and stress. Read more =>>
Read MoreTina Larsson spoke with the New York Business Journal about how she ended up co-founding The Folson Group after saving her own building $340,000, by accident.
See full article in the New York Business Journal
Read MoreFriday marks the 52nd annual Earth Day. In response to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, CA, Earth Day was coined by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. It has been celebrated in the US each April 22nd and went global in 1990. Today, over 1 billion people recognize Earth Day. To celebrate, here are 22 things that you can do to help make a positive impact on the environment READ MORE =>>
Read MoreLL11 + FISP = LOL + OMG!
During a walk-through of the building with a building’s exterior professional engineer, the construction team pointed out that some of the caulking around the windows was failing or about to fail. It was not named in the initial Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) report where the building had received a SWARMP, and this was not a safety hazard to anyone outside. READ MORE=>>
Read MoreFew people are able to show passion for navigating New York City building compliance. And it’s really no wonder, just saying “FISP” (Facade Inspection Safety Program, formerly Local Law 11) leaves you scratching your head rather than getting excited. But that’s not true for Board President, Diane Drey, who took the time to lead her building’s FISP project and along the way wrote a guide for other Board Members and Property Managers.
We sat down and asked her what inspired this “labor of love”. Read more =>>
Read MoreYou’re on your coop or condo board and you keep hearing about electrifying buildings. What is the buzz about heat pumps and where do you start?
For decades, NYC building owners, property managers and coop and condo boards have been recommended and incentivized to switch from oil to natural gas. The energy efficiency codes are many and have been refined and harshened over the years. READ MORE =>>
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