Pied a terre maintenance

Worth noting it's a tiny coop studio with 2 windows - we're not a multi-floor condo with many windows to open or rooms to check.

If you have a trusted neighbor or friend that’s the best option. Also I have used Ring cameras and Ring water sensors to detect leaks and monitor my property when it’s vacant. I put the water sensors under the bathroom and kitchen sinks, near the dishwasher, fridge, etc, basically anywhere you might expect water to leak. Then if your phone detects any water, you can contact the super to have them check it out. Keep in mind you will have to tell your insurance company if you use your property as a 2nd/vacation home and it’s going to be vacant for long periods of time. They will charge more but you don’t want a claim denied if they find out damage occurred when the property was vacant for an extended period of time and it wasn’t because you were in a one week vacation.

@911turbo - Water sensors are a great idea, thanks. As for checking in, I'd hate to bother someone with that. It's a responsibility and getting over to the property in the winter is no picnic, esp when it's dark. It's a good 7, 8 minute walk to the nearest IRT line or various IND lines.

For sure for any friend it would a hassle….I didn’t mean to suggest asking then to do it for free, even if it was my very best friend I would insist to pay them or take them to a very nice dinner, definitely something to compensate them. Also, when I’m away, I often advertise my place to friends to use for free. I find people are always interested in visiting NYC. Since I’m not collecting payment, there is no issue of breaking any subletting or leasing rules. Building management never complains when I tell then a friend is staying in my condo. And I feel much better if a friend is using my property, keeping an eye on it, rather than it being vacant.

You could probably find a dog walker that would do this.

Stache beat me to it. Except I was going to say cat sitter and tell them your cat is invisible.

Aren't there cleaning services who will come for one hour at any intervals you want?

@911 Sorry, my cluelessness. That's a nice idea re inviting friends to stay. Everyone likes a few days in NY for a show or an exhibit.

@stache @30 Dog walker - I never would have thought of that but it's a great idea.

@30yrs - I was rooting online around when I saw your comment and sure enough, there are plenty of services out there. I just wish they charged by square foot :)