Tag Archives: Green Maintenance

Does Your Association Have a Sustainability Committee?

A robust and active sustainability committee can enhance the value of an association membership and ensure members have the information they need to keep their property values high and their units attractive to new green renters.

Regulation of 83,000 Chemicals Moves Forward

In late April 2010 both houses of Congress were motivated to move the Safe Chemicals Act (SCA) forward in response to constituents who want the 83,000 chemicals to which Americans are exposed tested, studied and banned when appropriate.

Green as the New Mantra: What Tenants May Want

Vacancy rates are up and as managers struggle to lease vacant units, the competition for prospective tenants is ferocious. Here we offer suggestions for green property maintenance, repairs and general practices that will attract and retain the uber-green tenant, a rapidly expanding class.

An Interview with James Barry of 1000 Green Supers Program

An exclusive interview with James Barry, Manager of Program Development for the Thomas Shortman Training Fund and the innovative joint management-labor training program for 1000 NYC’s Residential Building Superintendents to eliminate ‘dirty’ practices in existing multifamily buildings.