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Congestion pricing is expected to negatively impact co-op and condo boards that lease their garages to garage operators, resulting in a reduction in rent and potentially ancillary revenue opportunities. (Print: The Consequences of Congestion Pricing)

NYC co-op and condo boards must hire a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector by Nov. 1 to inspect parking garages for a Dec. 31 deadline. These inspections result in Safe, Safe with Repairs and/or Engineering Monitoring, or Unsafe ratings, with associated repair costs. Moisture and de-icing agents can cause concrete damage, and waterproofing is recommended as a preventive measure.

Dragging your feet on building repairs will only hurt the board, the building, and everyone's checkbook.

Parking garages are particularly susceptible to water damage, but it can be identified early.

Two co-ops tackled garage repairs head-on – and kept prized assets from turning into costly liabilities.

Low demand leads to requests for contract renegotiations.

City still hashing out its version of new state garage inspection law.

Caring for your covered parking garage may not be fun, but it is critical.

“My Turn,” with board president Diana Virrill

Ways to make your garage work for you.