America’s HOAs are broken. This startup is trying to fix them

In 2012, Jonathan Gropper purchased a condo in a historic Philadelphia building after falling in love with its exposed wooden trusses, high ceilings, and other character. But beneath the charm, the roof leaked, the lobby’s paint peeled, and the elevators kept breaking. A serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Gropper did what many engaged homeowners would do: he ran for the homeowners association (HOA) board and won. Once elected, Gropper pushed for more board transparency, including bri...