During a live National Public Radio interview, much to the consternation of the announcer and engineer, Gil Oren spray-painted a window between the recording studio and the control room. Oren is chief operating officer of Miam…
The role of the building superintendent or chief engineer for a condo or co-op will often vary by property and location. Nowhere is that more evident than in Florida, the Sunshine State, the land of “55-plus communities” and a retiree’s…
Don't be fooled by the scenery; property management in Florida is not a day at the beach. While managers in Boston or Chicago may look longingly at their colleagues' sunny southern properties, the overall job description doesn’t really …
Aging is expensive—and that goes double for residential buildings. Exterior deterioration is inevitable, mechanical systems do not last forever, and everyday foot traffic and wear take their toll on even the sturdiest structures. For many c…
The tragic partial collapse and subsequent demolition of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida this past June revealed some gaping holes in the structures, governance, and oversight of the country’s multifamily buildin…