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In 2004, a trend of building new residential developments began across New York City. The building stopped in 2007 after the city received complaints of poor weatherization and construction.
Common Complaints
Residents that occupy the condos with faulty construction rightly complain about leaky roofs and windows when the weather is wet, HVAC units that do not work properly, balconies that feel unsafe because of rails that seem loose and concrete that flakes, etc.
The Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums expects to see an “explosion” of complaints within the next two years because the condos were all built around the same time and it takes a few years of breaking a building in before obvious problems become apparent to residents in them. Another reason for the anticipated raise in complaints is that condo owners only have a three-year time limit to bring-up a concern before their statute of limitations is expired.
Read the full story from the New York Times.
Dealing with Water Damage
Water damage does not only ruin personal items within a home, but it can ruin the actual home. The integrity of a structure could be weakened and compromised. Mold damage often accompanies water that has not been thoroughly dried.
