Residential Building Systems, Operations, and Maintenance

Managing a multifamily residential property requires a working knowledge of all aspects of building systems, maintenance, and repair. Gain a comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; elevators; roofs; facades; energy and water conservation; lighting; telecommunications; security; and maintenance and equipment rooms. Discuss custodial services; preventive, corrective, and deferred maintenance; warranties; purchasing and job specifications; mold and mildew control; pest control; rubbish and recycling; lobbies; furnishings; egress and signage; fire safety; inspection checklists; outside contractors; service contracts; and supplies and equipment.


For general information about this course, please call 212-992-3336 or email sps.realestate@nyu.edu.

If you are registered for an online course and are not able to access/view your course in Brightspace, please note the following:

• It may take at least 24 hours from the time you registered for your information to be transferred into Brightspace.
• New students registering two days or LESS before the start date of the course may experience delayed access.

For additional technical support, contact the IT Service Desk (available 24/7/365) at 212-998-3333 or AskITS@nyu.edu.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 2

You'll walk away with

• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance issues
• The ability to develop a maintenance plan

Ideal for

• Real estate owners and investors
• Property managers