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Property Management
Revolutionizing Real Estate: Innovative Strategies from the Heart of Brickus Undergroundus
The shimmering facade of edificium elegante stood tall, a testament to the artistry of architectum genius.
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Building Structure & Systems
What boards need to know about NYC’s parapet wall inspection requirements
Most New York City buildings need to get their parapets inspected annually, starting in 2024.
The exterior of apartment buildings in SoHo.
Building Structure & Systems
How to choose the right architectural and engineering firm for your Local Law 11 project
To keep costs in check for Local Law 11 inspections, it’s smart to hire a large, experienced architectural and engineering firm.
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Property Management
Heat pumps may be the solution to a host of problems, but can your building handle them?
Heat pumps seem like a logical solution for NYC condo and co-op owners who want to regulate their heat and switch to a more efficient energy source. H...
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Sustainability
Meet O&S Engineers & Architects
Over 25 years of expertise in parking, building envelope, and MEP/FP design and restoration.
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Roof
How to get a tax abatement to create an energy-saving green roof for your brownstone or apartment building
Qualifying buildings can save up to $200,000 off their property tax bill if they install a green roof that covers more than 50 percent of eligible roo...

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Heating
Are your NYC building's radiators too hot in winter? Steam balancing may be the solution
Steam balancing involves regulating the temperature in a heating system so all residents are comfortable, reduces energy use and emissions, and might ...
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Building Structure & Systems
NYC changes course on drone use, a potential bonus for building facade inspections
New York City has proposed regulations to make unmanned aircrafts legal, paving the way for widespread use of drones in building facade inspections. 
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Sustainability
6 cheap or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for your NYC co-op or condo building
Low- or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for NYC co-op and condo buildings include changing the alteration agreement, sealing AC units, and switching t...
Underground parking garage
Building Structure & Systems
Brick webinar recap: How to keep your parking garage safe
Brick Underground recently partnered with property management platform Super along with engineering and architecture firm O&S Associates for a garage ...
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Building Structure & Systems
Have questions about parking garage inspections? Sign up for a building safety webinar
Property management platform Super is partnering with Brick Underground and architecture firm O&S Associates for a building safety webinar at noon on ...
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Building Structure & Systems
When your building's basement flooding is caused by an underground river, here's what to do
If your building sits on an underground river, you likely experience flooding in the basement. Here are ways to deal with the overflow and to prevent ...

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Building Structure & Systems
Is your NYC building sitting on an underground river?
Flooding from underground streams is an all-too-common but not well-known problem in New York City. Here's the best way to determine if your building ...
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Building Structure & Systems
Looking to upgrade your NYC co-op or condo building's laundry room? Here are 6 ways to do that
Having a laundry room in your NYC co-op or condo building is still a valuable amenity—especially if you don't allow in-unit machines. If your building...
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Property Management
Not happy with your condo or co-op building's laundry room vendor? Here's how to get out of your contract
Laundry rooms can be a value-add amenity, but only if your vendor is living up to its end of the bargain. But what if they're not? Here are your optio...
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Property Management
Co-op and condo board intel: How to choose a new laundry room vendor
If you are a board that's looking for a new laundry room vendor for your NYC co-op or condo building, you'll want to read reviews, ask for references,...
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Roof
What would it cost to add a bulkhead to access the roof of our NYC brownstone?
Creating access to the roof of your brownstone means building a bulkhead with stairs to the roof. The cost can run $70,000 to $100,000 or more and is ...
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Boards
Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?
If you have a leak in your NYC co-op or condo building, the board needs to hire an architect to find the cause of the leak, and whether it is due to a...