R Brown Partners

• Maintaining financially healthy associations.
• Coordinating regular maintenance and capital improvements.
• Supporting trustees with day-to-day decisions and complex projects.
• Building long-term relationships with unit owners, trustees and local vendors.

R Brown Partners leverages decades of experience with local municipal regulations, inspection protocols and vendor relationships to keep properties well maintained through all four New England seasons.

Location and contact:

• Office address: 39 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
• Phone: 617-782-3400
• Service area: Condominium associations in Boston and surrounding Greater Boston communities, including neighborhoods such as Brookline, Allston and Jamaica Plain.

• 24/7 emergency call service.
• Coordination with owners to conduct necessary building repairs.
• Procurement, supervision and, when appropriate, discharge of condominium vendors for:
• Landscaping and grounds care.
• Snow removal.
• Trash removal.
• Pest control.
• HVAC and boiler maintenance.
• Utilities and insurance.
• Janitorial services and common-area cleaning.
• Elevator inspections and related compliance.

Financial management and administration

• Daily accounts payable processing to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Collection of monthly common fees, including secure remote deposit for faster clearance and improved cash flow.
• Assertive collection of delinquent owner fees.
• Secure and automated ACH payment options for owners.
• Daily general ledger allocation and bookkeeping maintenance.
• Bank account management, including monthly reconciliations, operating accounts and capital reserve fund accounts.
• Preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Monthly financial reporting for trustees and associations.

Governance and association support

• Mediation of community and neighbor conflicts within the association.
• Preparation and facilitation of annual and special meetings of unit owners.
• Administration of secure electronic elections for trustees (where permitted).
• Consultation on municipal regulations, condominium ordinances and abutter-related issues.

Capital projects and special services

• Recommendations and scheduling for capital improvement projects.
• Assistance with selection of contractors and funding mechanisms (reserve funds, special loans or individual assessments, as appropriate to the association).
• Preparation of 6(d) certificates and condominium questionnaires (fees are charged to owners).
• Special project management services for larger or one-off projects as needed by the association.

Website contact form (non-emergency use)

• A contact form is available on the R Brown Partners website for non-emergency inquiries.
• Website submissions are monitored weekly.
• Requests submitted through the contact form are answered based on level of priority.

For urgent or time-sensitive issues affecting the property, owners and residents should use the 24/7 emergency call service rather than the website contact form.

Service area

• R Brown Partners provides property management services to condominium associations in Greater Boston.
• The portfolio includes properties in Boston and surrounding communities such as Brookline, Allston and Jamaica Plain, among other Greater Boston neighborhoods.

• Submit the completed 6(d) Certificate Request form online through the R Brown Partners website or by mailing the printable PDF form to the office.
• Mailing address:
• R Brown Partners
• 39 Brighton Avenue
• Boston, MA 02134

Fees and payment

• The fee for a 6(d) certificate is $150.00.
• Payment options:
• Pay upon pick-up of the 6(d) certificate, or
• Pay in advance.
• Checks should be made payable to R Brown Partners and sent or delivered to:
• 39 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA 02134.

Processing timeline and conditions

• Please allow ten business days for issuance of a 6(d) certificate from the time the completed request is received.
• The contact person listed on the request form will be notified when the 6(d) certificate is ready for pick-up.
• All condominium charges due must be paid in full before a 6(d) certificate will be released.

6(d) Certificate Request

• A dedicated online form is available to request a 6(d) certificate.
• A printable PDF of the form can also be downloaded and mailed to the office at 39 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA 02134.
• A fee is charged for each 6(d) certificate (see the separate 6(d) Certificates document for current fee and details).

Condominium Questionnaire

• A condominium questionnaire form is available for situations where lenders, buyers or other parties require information about the condominium association.
• The form can be accessed through the Forms section of the R Brown Partners website.

Owner/Tenant online portal

• An Owner/Tenant Portal is available via the R Brown Partners website for existing customers.
• Through this portal, owners and tenants can:
• Access ledger information.
• Review payment history.
• Access to the portal requires login credentials provided to owners or tenants by R Brown Partners or their association.

These online tools are intended to streamline communication and documentation for unit owners, trustees and third parties working with associations managed by R Brown Partners.

• Lifelong resident of Brookline.
• In the property management field since 1967.
• Founder of R Brown Partners (established 1985).
• Educational background:
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• M.S. in Engineering Management.
• Professional affiliations:
• Member and former director of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
• Member of the Community Associations Institute.
• Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) – National Board of Certification for Community Associations.

Jim Sisk – Senior Property Manager

• Senior Property Manager with R Brown Partners since 2003.
• Extensive experience managing multi-site condominium associations.
• Oversees daily operations, building maintenance, annual budgets and capital projects.
• Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) – National Board of Certification for Community Associations.
• More than 30 years of experience in building construction, renovation and rehabilitation.
• B.S. in Business Administration from Bryant University.

Regina Sisk – Business Manager

• Business Manager at R Brown Partners since 2019.
• Manages office operations, client and vendor relationships, commercial banking services, marketing and human resources.
• Background in customer service and operations management, with prior management roles at Polaroid Corporation, Reebok International and Hasbro, Inc.
• Holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from Bryant University.

The team emphasizes long-term relationships with trustees and owners, responsiveness to unit owner concerns and careful stewardship of each condominium association's physical and financial well-being.

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