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May 30th, 2024

How Property Managers Can Prepare for a Summer Power Outage

As summer temperatures rise, the risk of power outages in the city increases. Heatwaves put additional strain on an already strained infrastructure. As a property owner or manager, you have a responsibility to your tenants and staff to limit the risks of a summer power outage and ensure building safety should one occur. Discover the

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May 13th, 2024

Partial Power Outage: What Property Managers Should Know

Imagine the frustration: tenants complaining of no lights, appliances refusing to work, and general confusion. This isn’t the result of a total blackout but a partial power outage. As a property manager, you receive complaints from staff and tenants looking for answers. Unfortunately, the cause of a partial outage is not always clear. Discover the

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May 2nd, 2024

5 Common Electrical Issues in Apartment Buildings

Electrical issues in apartment buildings can quickly escalate into costly repairs and potential liability concerns. By addressing electrical problems early, you can save money and avoid possible lawsuits and safety violations. Discover the most common electrical issues your tenants may face and how to assess them without risking you, your tenant, or your property’s safety.

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April 18th, 2024

Why Are There Loose Outlets in Your Apartment Building?

Loose outlets in an apartment complex aren’t only a nuisance for your tenants but also a potential liability for you or your business. Fire hazards, disgruntled tenants, and potential lawsuits are all possible threats posed by loose outlets. As a landlord and property owner, you have an obligation to maintain a safe and operational electrical

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April 4th, 2024

How Far Apart Should Recessed Lights Be?

New York City is home to one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets. Building owners must make their properties shine in the literal and figurative sense. Recessed lighting done right can enhance your units, highlighting their spaciousness and illuminating their modern design while capitalizing on current trends. Still, the desired effect often dictates

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March 21st, 2024

5 Possible Causes of A Power Outlet Not Working

Every landlord has experienced it. You’re in bed, about to fall asleep, when you receive an urgent maintenance request because of a power outage or electrical issue in a tenant’s apartment. It is frustrating and stressful to deal with urgent electrical problems on top of existing maintenance responsibilities. While a power outlet not working may

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March 7th, 2024

How To Brighten a Dark Apartment by Resolving Lighting Issues

Many buildings in New York City are pre-war, meaning erected between 1900 and 1939, before World War II. The older construction can dramatically affect the lighting in the building, natural and wired. First, older buildings typically have smaller windows and compartmentalized designs, restricting the flow of natural light. Second, the buildings have more simplistic or

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February 22nd, 2024

10 Issues That Require an Emergency Electrician

Sparks flying, lights flickering, and fuses popping — electrical problems are frightening and infuriating, especially when you have a building full of tenants. Not every electrical issue is an emergency; many are mere inconveniences. How do you tell when an electrical event requires an emergency electrician? You can and should call an electrician any time

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February 8th, 2024

Do Tenants Need Access to the Breaker Panel?

The landlord-tenant relationship is fragile. As long as each party acts according to the lease terms and NYC housing laws, they should get along fine. Still, because neither party is a lawyer, sometimes, issues arise that cause conflict, threatening to unravel the delicate ecosystem of residential properties. One such issue that causes a significant amount

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January 25th, 2024

Understanding Your Responsibilities as a Landlord During a Power Outage

New York City is facing increased power outage risks driven by increases in peak demands and the mandated closure of peaking power plants — power generation facilities that only operate when electrical demand peaks. By 2025, NYC will have a power shortfall of 446 megawatts, equivalent to 400,000 homes without power, and the shortfall is

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