…date without penalty. That said, we’re not sure if the $500 quarterly penalty will be on a different schedule. We’re also not sure if the due date for 2018 information…
NEW Elevator Update: DOB NOW Filings, Door Monitoring, & Carrying Capacity
…violations. DOB NOW: Safety can be accessed here If you’re not registered for DOB NOW, get more information about the process on the Tips page For even more details on…
NEW Cooling Tower Requirements Coming In 2019
…accuracy of the reported dates compared to inspection dates kept in the required maintenance log. The law doesn’t state any other information (microbe presence or levels/actual inspection results) needs to…
Your Guide To Cooling Tower Certifications & Shutdowns
…in compliance: Annual Certification Cooling tower Annual Certifications must state that the cooling tower has been inspected, cleaned, and disinfected in compliance with applicable laws and the maintenance and program…
4 Pains I Hear Every Day From Property Management Executives
…inconsistencies we discussed earlier. For example, your new hire might be trained on the company’s procedure to handle tenant complaints, but still sticks to their old habits (ignoring them until…
What Property Managers Should Take Into Account Amid COVID-19
…plan and apply it to a COVID-19 scenario. Ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and whom to contact with questions or concerns. 4. Maintain Clear and Frequent Communication with…
How to Create Disaster Protocols for Your Property Management Staff [PART 2]
…them out (either digitally or on paper). #2 What are the priorities in a worst-case scenario? Sometimes, you can’t save every asset. It’s important to know which parts of your…
Reviewing NYC Fire Sprinkler Violations – Interview With Capitol Fire Sprinkler
…additional relevant information provided by the contractor, will serve as proof of compliance. Proof of compliance and a completed Certificate of Corrections form should be sent to the FDNY before…
Your 2021 NYC Compliance Checklist Is Here – With a Twist
…of the most important rules of NYC compliance – anything can change at any time. So when we started to put together the 2021 version of our annual Compliance Checklist,…
Automating Your Bedbug Plan – From Prevention to Reporting, And Everything In Between
…done in a single unit (and when), you can pull it up in your property operations platform instead of endlessly scrolling through a fallible Excel document. Centralized, Comprehensive Reporting One…
Building Better Boiler SOPs [Part 1]: Why It’s Critical To the Health of Your Property
…broken). The onsite team has a logbook where they’re supposed to walk the boiler room and report any issues on some schedule. But there are lots of gaps in the…
New Elevator Inspection Requirement? Find Out What’s On The Horizon For NYC Devices
…aren’t specific laid out rules for public commentary just yet. Once the proposed rules are drafted by the DOB/Elevator Division, a hearing will be scheduled to review any public comments…
The Simplified Guide to Scheduling Your Property Equipment Inspections
…it’s complete? Step 1: Creating the Schedule This will be specific to your properties, but here’s a starter schedule that we’ve seen property management companies use: Twice Yearly Monthly Weekly…
6 Ways To Start Your Property Ops Work Without Pressing A Button
There’s never enough time when you’re scheduling out your team’s property ops work. And after the schedule is “complete,” it’s time to deal with surprises, revisions, emergencies, and – before…
Why Everyone Is Doing Mobile Maintenance – And You Should Too
…to contact others on your team to get the information they need? Or just forgo the final step, missing something critically important? This kind of scenario happens more often than…
Full Circle Compliance – How Your NYC Properties Can Avoid Steep Fines
…actually ensure things happen and nothing falls through the cracks? Full circle compliance helps you take compliance information and spring into action, giving you the knowledge and oversight to avoid…
