How Urgent Is It for Long Beach Condo Complexes to Comply with SB 326 by January 1st?
We mentioned in a previous blog post that Grisafe Architecture is now offering balcony inspections for condo associations in Long Beach so they can be in compliance with the new California law (SB 326). In short, the law requires that condo balconies and other “exterior elevated elements” in condo complexes be inspected every nine years, . . . Read more...
Condo Balcony Inspections in Long Beach for Compliance with SB 326: A New Service from Grisafe Architecture
A while back, our architecture firm heard about a new law that was passed in California that is being called the “Condo Balcony Inspection Law.” It is also known as “Senate Bill 326” or simply “SB 326.” Most people in California would have no need to be aware of this new law—but you would if you happen to sit on the board of a condo . . . Read more...
Apartment Balcony Inspections in Long Beach That Comply with SB 721
Attention all apartment complex owners and apartment managers in Long Beach: have you heard of the new apartment balcony inspection law that the California legislature passed a few years ago? Senate Bill 721 (SB 721) was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown back in 2018, but most landlords and apartment managers are just now starting to take . . . Read more...
Grisafe Offers Comments on an Iconic Piece of Long Beach Architecture
Recently, Grisafe Architecture Owner and Lead Architect Mark Grisafe was contacted by SFGATE to provide some comments on an iconic piece of Long Beach architecture: a single-family home in the Rose Park neighborhood known as the “Skinny House.” The Skinny House has an interesting history, as well as a unique combination of architectural . . . Read more...
Secret Menu Items at City Planning Departments
At this point, just about everyone in the country has heard of the fast-food burger chain In-N-Out. Since its founding in 1948, the chain has gained popularity for its menu of delicious, high-quality burgers, fries, and milkshakes at affordable prices. The simplicity of the restaurant’s iconic menu is likely another part of its appeal to many . . . Read more...
