Condo Specialties, Inc.
About Us
The principals of the company have over 60 years of combined property management experience. Although a young company, the company is comprised of seasoned, licensed professionals.

The owner, Paula Maffeo-Harvey, with over 20 years of residential management experience in large communities, established the company to meet the ever changing needs of the industry. Recognized not only as a manager, she is also recognized as a professional business organizer, providing methodologies to stream line administration and operations.

Her partner, Henry E. Harvey, P.P.E., A.P.C., C.A.M., brings an additional 40 years of commercial and residential property management and construction. Mr. Harvey is a professionally licensed power engineer, licensed C.A.M. manager, carries an additional 4 engineering licenses, is E.P.A. certified, is a N.A.T.E. certified proctor, is certified in-door air quality and mold certified to name a few of his many credentials.

Mr. Harvey has worked on construction projects as the owners/bank's agent ranging from 47 million dollars to 186 million dollars and on association rehabilitation projects ranging from 67K to over 2.5 million dollars single item. His knowledge and expertise in project management is an asset to our associations.

The principals of this company not only have their expertise to offer our associations, their time in the industry has permitted them to develop outstanding resources.

It's the combination of the skills, expertise, resources, and focus that will lead to our continued success in working with our communities to their development and enhancement of life style.

Do you want this level of expertise working with you:  (One of our Principals)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Fl., C.A.M. Licensed, Florida State License
Licensed Power Plant Engineer

Licensed Marine Engineer to 40K tons
Licensed Stationary Engineer CL.4

Licensed Locomotive Engineer

Licensed Power Plant Engineer 30 MGW.

 

EPA Section 608 Universal 05051953xxxxxxxxxM  [Contains SS no.]

EPA Section 608 Universal

EPA Section 609 MVAC 92ED04202468FC181

Master PM Tech. 75B38F10DF7CFC181

R-410A 6189BEA7C6DEFC181

Master IAQ Tech. 52ED04202468FC181

 

Certified Proctor to Administer EPA Certification #100734

Certified Proctor to Administer EPA Certification #100734

Certified “NATE” Proctor, # 279-93-3065

 

Trane Heat Pump Factory Certified

Trane Heat Pump Factory Certified

Accredited Professional Consultant (Physical Facilities Management)       
Bryant Reverse Cycle A/C Factory Certified
Carrier A/C Factory Certified

Accredited Professional Consultant (Physical Facilities Management)
General Contractor Class “A”, Past State of Virginia


Small Appliance Repair Past license FL.


Asbestos Certified class 3 Removal


Asbestos Certified class 4, Identification


Certified in Energy Conservation by the State of Maryland


Certified Scuba Diver [Sea Wall and Marina Docks Inspections]


Florida Notary

Member: Standard & Poor’s Vista Research: “Society of Industry Leaders"

 

Specialty Skills

Pre-Hurricane Validation:
To review and document the overall condition of the community and the amenities, for the purpose of insurance claims, and for record documentation. Establish general property conditions, validate equipment, general conditions to support insurance claims

Hurricane Preparedness:
Development of Hurricane policies and procedures to protect the assets of the community and attempt to reduce damage potential, assist homeowners and residents in protecting their property take active measures to protect property

Hurricane Restoration:
Immediate response to conduct dry-in and immediate repairs as required protecting the community, speeding total restoration and minimizing detrimental effects to community living. Restoration of Landscape and Proactive Actions to return the community to normal as quickly as economically possible

Project Management:
Project Manager for immediate Hurricane remediation activities, develop scope of work, obtain bids, oversee on going activities, locate Engineers to validate work performed by outside Vendors and contractors. Co-validate those reviews and acceptances.

Reserve/Maintenance Review and Analysis:
A comprehensive review, documentation and cataloging of all Mechanical Equipment and Systems, Roofing, Grounds & Landscape and Drives, General Amenities, Interiors and Exteriors, Site Lighting and Security

Scope of Work and Contract Analysis:
Develop scope of work, initiate bid process, conduct pre bid meetings, conduct post bid meeting, Review contract pre attorney, post attorney, review contract with selected contractor, validate terms and conditions with selected Contractor
Monitor Contractor Activities, Schedule contractor activities, coordinate activities
and staging of work.

Ocean Side:
Aware of the corrosive nature of ocean side living, knowledgeable in all aspects of salt intrusion, corrosion, micro penetration of chloride ions in concrete, thermal shock on surfaces, interior damages, gasket failure around glass and related structures

Rehabilitation Of Property:
Replanting and structuring of new landscape, water features and irrigation systems, rehab of interior of building and structures, exterior and related areas, rehab of apartment units including plumbing, duct work, wall and floor finishes, water proofing of multi layer parking decks, mechanical joints, etc..



Or do you want this level of expertise

John Smith  LCAM         ( LCAM stands for licensed CAM nothing more, each CAM manager is licensed)

Seeking a Senior Level Position as Property Manager for a Large Condo Association

2007 to Present
XYZ Property Management Company
Manager for 200 unit HOA,

Managed all functions for a 200 unit HOA, enforced CCR's, sent violation letters, managed staff of two, attend Board Meetings.

2005 to 2007
Burger King
Assistant Manager
 
Is this what you really want...NO of Course not,,,,,,, you want a Career Professional Manager, some one that can provide assistance, guidance, has experience and knowledge of the many facets of property management, administration, operations and maintenance.
 
Some one that can help YOU... not have YOU train them!

Contact us and permit us to show you how to save thousands of dollars each year.
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