After a year of FISP work, shareholders in a Lower Manhattan co-op have moved on from the project, appreciating the absence of the dust, noise, inconvenience and expense, and are now focused on other issues. (Print: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind)
After a year of FISP work, shareholders in a Lower Manhattan co-op have moved on from the project, appreciating the absence of the dust, noise, inconvenience and expense, and are now focused on other issues. (Print: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind)
A condo on the Upper East Side had to borrow more money and reduce staff to pay for unexpected repairs to the front of the building, which had missing brick ties and required new masonry and additional brick ties. (Print: FISP Financials)
The Department of Buildings is looking very closely at buildings that might not be complying with FISP guidelines.
Two projects can share a sidewalk shed – saving everyone money and time.
When boards don't know about a topic, they should educate themselves. Diane Drey took that philosophy one step further.
Robots can detect flaws in facades than the human eye.
City's demands outpace elderly residents' resources.
Changes are coming to facade-inspection rules.
Lori Gold is a woman on a mission.
The Department of Buildings (DOB) has formalized regulations for enclosed balconies and terraces.