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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Did you know that around 100,000 New Yorkers live in areas affected by routine flooding? While that statistic is concerning, it is not the only water issue people face in the city. Many buildings in the city are pre-war, constructed between 1890 and 1940, before World War II. With older construction and older plumbing, leaks
Owning and operating a large, multi-unit residential property is expensive and, at times, overwhelming. As the owner, you are responsible to the tenants and employees to keep them safe and resolve potential issues as quickly as possible. Still, your pocketbook does not always appreciate the costs of necessary electrical repair, especially when it seems minor.
Lighting is a safety and functional feature of any New York City property. As a property owner, you understand the importance of maintaining lighting fixtures to ensure people can navigate your building and feel safe entering their apartments. Unfortunately, because many properties in NYC are pre-war, their electrical systems can be a little spotty. Tenants