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Foggy Glass in Your NYC Co-op or Condo: Whose Bill Is It and How to Fix It
The two questions foggy glass actually raises If you own an apartment in a New York City co-op or condo and the glass in one of your windows has gone cloudy, milky, or streaked with what looks like permanent condensation trapped between the panes, you are almost certainly asking two things at once: Most articles […]
Your window cleaner’s Certificate of Insurance might not cover work at height. Here is what your board must check.
If you sit on a co-op or condo board, or manage one, you already know the rule: no vendor touches the building until a Certificate of Insurance is on file. Movers, contractors, and window cleaners all send one before the first visit. Here is the problem. A COI that looks complete can still leave your […]
Unsafe NYC Facades Jumped 14x. The $954 Million Reason Owners Hide Them Instead of Fixing Them
On May 16, 1979, a 17-year-old Barnard student named Grace Gold was walking near Broadway and 115th Street when a piece of masonry broke loose from the eighth floor of a Columbia-owned building and killed her. Her death produced Local Law 10 of 1980, the first law in New York City requiring periodic facade inspections […]
Why Replacing Screens on Andersen Windows Is Trickier Than It Looks – A Guide for NYC Homeowners
Every spring, thousands of New York City residents open their windows for the first time since October and immediately notice the same problem: a torn mesh, a bent frame, or a screen that no longer sits flush in the track. For homeowners with Andersen windows, that discovery kicks off a process that’s more involved than […]
Why Glass Roof Cleaning in New York City Is Nothing Like Anywhere Else
You’ve probably walked past a Tribeca penthouse or a Brooklyn townhouse and noticed a stunning skylight or glass atrium catching the afternoon sun. Maybe you own one yourself. Either way, here’s a question most New Yorkers don’t think about until it’s too late: when was the last time that glass got a proper cleaning? Glass […]
UV Protection Window Film: What New York City Homeowners Need to Know
Your apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows, a killer view of the skyline, and sunlight streaming in all afternoon. Sounds like a dream – until you notice the hardwood is two shades lighter near the window, your leather sofa has a strange bleached patch, and that gallery-quality print you bought in Chelsea is slowly washing out. Welcome […]
What is BMU maintenance in facade window cleaning?
What is BMU Maintenance in Facade Window Cleaning? BMU, short for Building Maintenance Unit, is a robust piece of machinery that has become an industry standard in the maintenance and cleaning of facades, particularly for high-rise buildings. Among the various types of facade cleaning systems available in today’s market, the BMU stands out due […]
The Professional’s Guide to Cleaning Storm Windows in New York
Understanding Storm Windows and Why Clean Them Regularly Storm windows come in a variety of forms, such as single pane windows with storm windows and double-pane storm windows. Regardless of the type, regular cleaning is crucial to maintaining their functionality and aesthetic appeal. Cleaning your storm windows can enhance your view, increase natural […]
Why Professional Facade Cleaning is Essential for Building Maintenance in New York City
As a professional exterior building maintenance company in New York City, we understand the importance of keeping buildings in the city looking their best. A building’s facade is the first thing that people see, and it plays a crucial role in creating a good first impression. Not only does a clean facade make a building […]
Window Cleaning Access Methods
Big Apple Window Cleaning utilizes various equipment and techniques to deliver platinum-level service to our commercial and residential clients. Every technique and access method serves a purpose, depending on the property in question. Naturally, we possess the training, experience, and credentials to implement these different pieces of equipment on a job site safely and securely, […]
