Local Laws 84 and 87 -- also called the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (PlaNYC) -- are the cornerstones of New York City’s efforts to make New York a leader in green living. Learn about how energy usage and sourcing are monitored, deadline…
If your building is over six stories, you MUST have exterior walls and features such as balconies professionally inspected every five years, or risk unsafe conditions and hefty fines. Learn about inspection criteria, checklists, important f…
Solar power has come a long way since the days of huge, unsightly rooftop arrays. Find out how going solar can save your buildings energy and money, and learn how your properties can take advantage of new solar technologies, as well as ince…
Changes made to the New York State Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit went into effect on January 1st - and changes to the mandated use of biofuel will go into effect in New York City this coming October. Learn how these changes will impact your…
How can co-op/condo board members and building managers meet the demands of accelerating bandwidth requirements and ensure their buildings remain appealing to current and future residents? Representatives from Verizon will discuss the late…
Sooner or later, every board must address conflicts that arise between neighbors. Our discussion will address hot-button issues like the presence of comfort/therapy animals in 'no pet' buildings, noise complaints, and the impact of second-h…
The 2016 election and subsequent administrative and personnel changes in Washington have - or may have - an impact on the lending landscape for co-ops, condos, and HOAs. Get informed about how to keep your own building or association in rob…
Energy resiliency' means much more than just the traditional emergency generator approach for producing power during an outage; an everyday power production approach can save your building money 24/7 - not just when the lights go out. Combi…
For properties working with tighter budgets, it may make sense to 'share' staff members with neighboring buildings or associations in order to trim overhead and administrative costs. Come find out how you can join forces with other landlord…
Not only is discrimination illegal and unethical, it can result in staggering financial penalties. Come learn what the law has to say about discrimination, protected classes, and how both fit together in the context of condos and HOAs, as w…