Caring for Your Buildings

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Advice from many sources can help you care for your property. Even if your co-op looks in ship shape, you can always learn something new.

Housing co-operatives have just one valuable asset: their property. So it makes sense to take care of it.

A well-kept housing co‑operative has prouder, happier members who love their homes. It’s a place where other people want to live. And one that will serve generations to come, far into the future.

The catch is that maintaining your property takes planning, follow-through and money. Check out these resources on building maintenance, capital planning, curb appeal and more. This is your gateway to becoming a co‑op that you can’t help bragging about.

Guide to Maintenance Planning in your Housing Co-op

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Project Management Guide

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Guide to Building Condition Assessments and Reserve Fund Studies

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Good Practices in Capital and Maintenance Planning

Marketing and Maintenance Checklist

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Maintenance and Capital Planning Tips

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The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.