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Top Renter-Friendly Home Improvements to Increase Property Value

Every landlord wants to enhance their property’s appeal according to the renter’s tastes. However,...

How Landlords Can Track Water Usage and Prevent Overuse

As a landlord, one of your most important responsibilities is to track water usage and prevent...

Water Conservation Ways: Prevent and Fix Leaky Toilets

Landlords are always looking for ways to prevent toilet leaks. Not only are leaks unpredictable,...

Case Study - 3071 Perry Avenue, Bronx. NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 12-unit building. The starting point...

Case Study - 602 W 139 St NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 30-unit building. The starting point...

Case Study - Harlem Portfolio

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in the affected properties with 80 units.

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Case Study - 1436 Lexington Avenue NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 13-unit building. The starting point...

Case Study - 450 Gouverner Place Yonkers NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 68-unit building. In 2022, The...

Case Study - 144 East 22nd St NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 46-unit building. The starting point...

Toilet Water Conservation: Products for Savings

Rising populations and changing climate patterns make access to clean water increasingly scarce. 

The Benefits of Using Water Conservation Products in Your Shower

As we become more aware of our impact on the environment, the importance of water conservation is...

Case Study - White Glove with The Water Scrooge™

With The Water Scrooge's™ full-service offerings, you can reduce your monthly water bill by 65%....

Case Study - Grand Concourse Apartments - The Toilet Scrooge™ Savings

The Toilet Scrooge™ is the perfect device for anyone wanting to save water, money and avoid leaks!...

Is There Anything I Can Do to Reduce My Tenants’ Water Bills

You want to find the most efficient and cost-effective ways to maintain your utilities when renting...

Top 3 Benefits Of Water Consulting Services

It is evident that landlords do not have the time to be involved with each of their individual...

How Much Water Do Running Toilets Use?

One in five toilets has a leak!

While that number may surprise you, the fact of the matter is that...

The 8 Best Water-Saving Products for Multifamily Buildings

Everyone involved with property management wants to conserve water, especially those of us...

Case Study - Overnight Savings with the Toilet Scrooge™

The Toilet Scrooge™ toilet leak prevention device can be installed under any tank toilet using hose...

6 Common Water Conservation Myths

Let's start off with a couple of facts. You're one in 7.9 billion people who need fresh water to...

SMART VALVE™ for the Win: Before & After Installations

When we install the SMART VALVE™, we reduce your water bill by 25%! Landlords are raving about our ...

9 Types of Water Conservation Technologies Landlords Are Raving About

The average American family of four uses about 400 gallons of water per day.  80% of the country by...

10 Questions You May Have About The Toilet Scrooge™ - Answered

What's worse than a leaky toilet? A lot of them! According to the Environmental Protection Agency...

10 Questions You May Have About Smart Valve™ - Answered.

Many people have questions about the Smart Valve™, and we are happy to "clear the air" (😉). The...

Eliminate Water Meter Inaccuracies with Smart Valve™

Why is there inaccuracy in your water meter? 

It's simply a matter of the physics of delivering...

Water Conservation Ways: Fix Water metering Inaccuracies

Do you know how much you are paying (or overpaying) on monthly water bills each month? Did you know...

Water Conservation Ways: 4 Ways Landlords Can Save Water

Landlords are always looking for ways to save, especially when it comes to water. Not only is water...

The 5 Best NYC Co-op Management Companies

Running a condo or co-op management company isn't always glamorous.

5 Signs Your Tenants are Using Excessive Water

Water is a hot commodity.

In New York City, the cost for 100 cubic feet of water is $10.33.

The Difference Between Leak Detection Inside vs. Outside the Unit

Water is the largest expense for building owners in New York today. Not only do landlords need to...

What Are Water Controllers?

As a landlord looking for ways to maximize your rental income, you've probably stumbled across lots...

How to Increase and Maximize Your Rental Income Without Raising Rent?

Water prices have exploded across the US in the past few years. If you’re a landlord, you may well...

Is Your Apartment Maintenance Technician Making These 3 Common Errors?

Great apartment maintenance technicians are gold.

Find one who is trustworthy, speedy, and...

Tenant Screening Report: 4 Things Property Managers Should Evaluate

"Come one, come all," sounds good unless you're talking about prospective tenants. The fact is,...

The Top 5 Structural Engineering Firms in NYC

The Eiffel Tower. The Panama Canal. The Burj Khalifa.All of these structural marvels have one thing...

The 13 Best Architects and Architecture Firms in NYC for 2017

Now you're in New York. These streets will make you feel brand new; the lights will inspire you.

...

Reviewing The Top 5 Structural Engineering Firms in NYC

The Eiffel Tower. The Panama Canal. The Burj Khalifa.All of these structural marvels have one thing...

The Ultimate Guide to Rockstar Property Management

Good property managers keep everyone happy: tenants, owners, even contractors. In other words, they...

Increase Apartment Listing Traffic: Advertising-Free Strategies

Can you afford to effectively advertise your apartments for rent?

Can you afford not to?

5 Little-Known Ways to Attract Tenants Through Online Marketing

You know you need to be online. You put your rentals on all the big sites and Craigslist, of...

Do Not Respond to Another Bad Apartment Review Until You Read This

Online review sites have forever changed the way consumers make purchasing decisions.

In fact, ...

Multi-Family Properties: Pros and Cons of Management Options

Great property management is vital to a multi-family community's long-term success, but it can also...

6 Creative Outreach Marketing Ideas for Apartment Complexes

Listing available units on Craigslist or real estate websites is "standard procedure," but is it...

4 Steps for Increasing Resident Referrals (Not Your Average Advice)

Referrals are the bread and butter of your residential property marketing strategy. At least, it...

How to Beat the Average Apartment Turnover Rate in New York

It happens all the time.

You’ve finally filled your multi-family home to max capacity and now a...

9 Questions to Ask Potential Property Management Companies

You can't do it all.

At some point, every real estate investor is faced with this realization: It's...

What Are the Best Tenant Screening Services in New York?

As a landlord or property manager, you want the best tenants. Ones that will pay rent on time, not...

The 5 Best Rental Property Management Companies in NYC

Being a landlord is tough. You’re the individual responsible for your tenants’ comfort, safety, and...

How to Choose the Best Apartment Maintenance Contractors

Bursting pipes. Drafty fireplaces, leaky toilets.Apartments don't stay in like-new condition...

5 Surprising Apartment Features Millennials Want Most

It’s happened.

Millennials have surpassed every other age group as the largest generational...

4 Sustainable Apartment Trends Everyone is Talking About

Everyone is looking for the next best thing. Whether it's the newest cell phone on the market or...