Basement leaks and cracks. Faulty mechanical and electrical systems. Porous roofs and crumbling facades.  You name it, Howard Zimmerman has probably seen it.  A specialist in diagnosing the ailments of New York City’s aging buildings, Zimmerman fields requests from condominiums and cooperatives for his take on what should be done. But often, his recommendations disappear into the void of boardroom bureaucracy.    Read the entire article……………………………….