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For more than 40 years, FirstService Residential has provided superior management services to condominium, cooperative and rental properties across New York City. The board members and building owners we serve rely on our extensive experience, resources and local expertise to maximize their property values and enhance their residents’ lifestyles. Dedicated to making a difference, every day, we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.

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August 01, 2022
New York City recently passed a series of new lead paint inspection laws that dictate how multifamily rental property owners must perform testing and maintenance moving forward.
Understanding NYC Local Law 31: Lead Paint Inspections for Multifamily Buildings
July 27, 2022
Though inflation and economic uncertainty continue to impact property investments and transactions, multifamily stakeholders and institutional owners remain optimistic.
Trend Report: Multifamily Rental Leasing & Investment Activity in New York City
July 01, 2022
Local Law 88 requires most mixed-use residential buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to upgrade lighting in common areas to current NYC energy code, install sub-meters for each non-residential tenant space and provide monthly energy-use statements to sub-metered tenants.
NYC Local Law 88: Lighting Upgrades & Sub-Meters in Mixed-Use Residential Buildings
May 06, 2022
New York City boards and owners are experiencing great difficulty renewing general liability and umbrella insurance policies. FirstService Residential can help.
Market Trends & Best Practices: Liability Insurance for NYC Condominiums & Cooperatives in 2022
March 14, 2022
The multifamily residential sector in New York City made significant strides in 2021 as borough economics continued to recover and transition into a post-pandemic paradigm.
Looking Forward: Multifamily Construction, Delivery & Investment Activity in New York City
January 28, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement.
FAQ: The Impacts of New York City’s Prevailing Wage Law on Condominium & Cooperative Properties
January 12, 2022
As of December 27, 2021, New York City’s Department of Health requires building workers who perform in-person work to show proof of vaccination to their employer.
FAQ: How New York City’s COVID Vaccination Requirement Impacts Boards & Building Owners
January 03, 2022
How can you ensure that shareholders/unit owners comply with the established rules without your board becoming the "building bad guys"?
Enforcing Condo & Co-op House Rules the Right Way
November 22, 2021
As of November 2021, the New York City Council has extended Local Law 152 gas pipeline inspection deadlines for boards and building owners through June 30, 2022.
New York City Council Extends Local Law 152 Inspection Deadlines for Boards & Building Owners
November 08, 2021
The rising cost of flood insurance and forthcoming changes to FEMA flood maps is a topic of discussion for condos and co-ops in the New York City area.
Flood Insurance for Condos and Co-ops in New York City
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