Exterior Repair and Maintenance
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Rope Access Facade Inspections
Drones provide a safe and cost-effective way to perform visual building evaluations.
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Roof Alterations Questionnaire
A roof can be modified to create a valuable building amenity. Proper design and installation are key to ensuring that a roof used for recreational and/or…
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Investigative Probes
By uncovering hidden conditions, investigative probes help minimize surprises during construction.
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Sidewalk Sheds
New York has more than 6,000 sidewalk sheds. Here’s what you should know about costs, permits, safety, and more.
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Preventing Mold
Inadequately insulated piping, poor ventilation, and exterior leaks provide moist environments where mold spores thrive.
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Making Your Repair Projects Green
Products and materials that help keep projects environmentally friendly.
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Preparing Your Building for Winter
Keeping your building systems properly maintained will help prevent cold-weather problems.
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Installing Window Air Conditioners
The DOB rejects LL 11/98 facade inspection reports that cite unsafe window air conditioners.
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Balcony Repairs
Cracked and stained concrete, loose railings, and “icicles” are signs of balcony deterioration.
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The Key to Healthy Exterior Walls
Identifying common symptoms of wall distress early on can prevent a small issue from becoming a costly disaster.
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Replacing Old Windows
Thermally insulated double-paned windows provide energy efficiency and noise reduction.
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Cutting Corners and Band-Aid Fixes
So-called cheap and easy fixes only lead to more leaks and expensive repairs down the line.
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Using the Roof in a Co-op
Rooftop decks, terraces and balconies are wonderful amenities, but proper maintenance and usage guidelines must be followed.
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Proper Roofing Maintenance
It's more than just the membranes. All roof-level components should be part of a maintenance program.
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How to Fix a Roof Leak: First, Find It
In high-rise apartment buildings, the roofs contain layer upon layer of possible trouble.
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A Second Engineer’s Opinion Saved This Co-op a Bundle
A Bronx co-op saved over half a million dollars after a peer review conducted by RAND.
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DOB Requires Facade Inspection Reports to Be Filed Online
Under a new DOB requirement, New York City Facade Inspection Safety Reports must be submitted online only.
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Core-drilling for Masonry Repairs
An innovative repair technique minimizes the costs of demolition and rebuilding walls with less disruption to residents.
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Playing It “Safe”: A Guide to NYC’s Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on NYC’s Facade Inspection and Safety Program (Local Law 11/98).
