Your Guide to Local Law 11 in NYC
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Stay Ahead of Facade Safety & Compliance with Harlem Property Management
Expertise in Managing Your Property’s Compliance and Safety
Harlem Property Management is steadfastly committed to ensuring that every façade tells a story not of neglect, but of vigilant care, forward-thinking management, and a continuous commitment to safety, quality, and community.
Understanding Local Law 11
New York City’s Local Law 11 is more than a mandate; it’s a commitment to the safety and durability of your building’s exterior.
At Harlem Property Management, we demystify the complexities enveloped within Local Law 11, ensuring your building not only adheres to the legal requirements but also champions the spirit of safety and precaution that the law represents.
Whether your building has been labeled Safe, given a SWARMP status, or deemed Unsafe, our dedicated team will guide your Board through every nuance of the law, ensuring that your understanding transcends compliance and that you are well-equipped to make informed decisions about the façade restoration projects and inspections.
Ensuring Stress-Free Compliance
Your path to unfettered compliance begins with impeccable planning and a strategic approach, hallmarks of our service at Harlem Property Management.
We synergize our vast experience with methodical planning to ensure your building always aligns with Local Law 11 compliance. Starting from orchestrating timely and meticulous façade inspections, advising your Board on financing options, to managing the intricate bid process, we insulate you from the stresses and strains typically associated with regulatory compliance.
Our mission is to ensure that the integrity of your building is uncompromised, marrying safety and legal adherence with timeliness and fiscal responsibility and thereby safeguarding your peace of mind.
Proactive Property Management
At Harlem Property Management, we offer proactive property management that prioritizes preventative measures and consistent oversight to keep your building perpetually ready for the next inspection and always safe for residents and passersby alike.
We initiate meetings with architectural firms and contractors, whose excellence and reliability are vetted meticulously. Moreover, our project managers don’t merely oversee; they engage, meeting with engineers weekly and ensuring that the restoration and maintenance work adheres to a quality standard that we staunchly advocate.
Acting as a meticulous liaison between the Board and residents, we facilitate transparent communication, ensuring every stakeholder is abreast of the ongoing initiatives, progress, and future endeavors.
Comprehensive Owner’s Representation in New York City
An Owner’s Representative works for the best interest of the owner and intervenes and advocates for the owner’s goals for the project.
HPM excels in guiding clients through significant projects including Local Law 11 compliance, exterior restorations, roof replacements, energy efficiency upgrades, and elevator modernizations, serving as an owner’s representative. Our comprehensive approach begins with a financial analysis to determine funding methods—whether through reserve funds, special assessments, or external financing. Leveraging our extensive network of trusted vendors and consultants, we aid in sourcing the right experts for your Board and manage the bidding process to ensure competitive pricing. We prepare detailed capital expenditure budgets, facilitate the selection of contractors by conducting bid analysis and interviews, and coordinate with legal and insurance professionals to safeguard your association’s interests.
At the start of each project, HPM oversees all regulatory compliance, including permits and insurance coverages, and acts as a mediator between the Board, contractors, and community. Our role includes streamlining the scope of work, ensuring timely and standard-compliant execution, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders through regular updates and responsive follow-ups. Our meticulous monitoring of budget and payments ensures financial integrity from start to finish. With a strong track record of successful project management, HPM is committed to enhancing community well-being and ensuring the smooth execution of crucial building projects.
Transforming Local Law 11 Compliance: Harlem Property Management’s Expert Approach to Building Safety
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Quick Guide to Navigating FISP with Harlem Property Management
Step 1: Pre-Inspection Readiness
Ensure your building is always prepared for the FISP inspection cycles every five years, embodying a continuum of safety and compliance.
Step 2: Coordinated Inspections
Facilitate detailed façade and exterior wall inspections with Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors, ensuring thorough examinations and accurate report filings.
Step 3: Decisive Post-Inspection Actions
React proactively to inspection outcomes, whether ‘Safe’, ‘SWARMP’, or ‘Unsafe’, orchestrating precise, timely repairs, and maintenance actions.
Step 4: SWARMP Management
Execute diligent and detailed repair and maintenance programs for SWARMP-designated buildings, aiming for a ‘Safe’ status in the next inspection cycle.
Step 5: Adapting to Legal Evolutions
Stay ahead of FISP amendments and legal changes, ensuring your building’s compliance strategy is consistently aligned with the latest regulations.
Step 6: Rigorous Documentation
Maintain robust records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions, fortifying your building’s transparent history of safety and compliance.
Step 7: Consistent Communication
Cultivate a culture of transparency, keeping board members and residents informed and engaged throughout the compliance journey.
Managing Properties, Safeguarding Communities, and Preserving Histories
As a co-op or condo board member, you bear the responsibility of maintaining a safe, habitable, and protected building. In New York City, buildings taller than six stories must undergo façade inspections every five years, as mandated by Local Law 11. Harlem Property Management embeds expertise into every aspect of Local Law 11 compliance, facilitating a journey that is as seamless as it is compliant.
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Harlem Property Management is a rare breed for management companies in NYC. They are responsive, attentive, keep their buildings in great condition AND easy to work with. As a real estate broker, I’ve worked with Greg and team on multiple transactions in buildings they represent, and it’s consistently an efficient and positive experience.
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- Board & Annual Meetings
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- Resident Communication
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