Battery charger, turn fridge on before trips, Dump station, Concierge parking service, Tire/Oil/etc check, Big drive ways, electric in each unit, etc.Canopy, I have seen in Texas.

Sometimes it really just is the batteries in the garage door opener are in backwards.

I use the $75 kwikset 909 in all my AirBnbs and have never had a problem (as long as your property manager changes the batteries).https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N...EDIT: I also swap the locking knobs from the front doors with the hall/closet knobs within the house that I want to turn into owner's closets.

Now that you're here we'd love to see you be an active member of the BP community so be sure to set up Keywords Alerts for your local area such as "Manhattan" or "Battery Park" if you're looking to find potential opportunities for investing, education in a subject, or other members in your area.

I'm not familiar with all the crazy NY laws, but it's generally understood that the Landlord cannot charge rent on a unit that is uninhabitable.Talk to the Landlord and tell him you expect your rent to be reduced for the days you are unable to occupy.

If that's the case continue to charge rent or start the eviction process

and how long does the battery last? 

As we walk the house with the officer I am dumbfounded by a number of party-goers that have the testicular fortitude to come back and demand to re-enter the property to search for a lost cell phone charger, or a box to a tequila bottle.

In any case, I found the following after she moved out:- Smoke/animal smell throughout the unit (she was a smoker and smoking in the unit was strictly prohibited and dog was allowed per the lease)- Carpet with cigarette burns and soaking wet at the time of removal (no telling how long its been like this)- Rear window has a broken pane (still functional as it is a double pane, but needs to be replaced regardless)- Holes in drywall- Replaced bedroom doorknob with deadbolt (because her middle school son was stealing cigarettes lol)- Backyard full of metal/wood fragments and general rubbish including shoes, a knife, batteries, fishing reels etc. 

There are thousands of electric and battery operated drills sold every year.