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  • To Sell Luxury Condos, Developers Tempt Toddlers

     Oct 29, 2014
    Two luxury high rises managed by FirstService Residential – New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street and 15 Broad Street – are featured in this Wall Street Journal article about the growing allure of on-site classes for residents’ children.

  • Seven Ways to Close the Revenue Gap and Make Your Property Work For You

     Oct 16, 2014
    With the unpredictable cost of some repairs, many community associations – at one time or another – find themselves in a position where they need to generate revenue. And though short-term needs may seem pressing, it’s important to look at revenue growth from a long-term perspective.

  • Seven Ways to Get Ready for Winter

     Oct 09, 2014

    Cooler temperatures are upon us, which means it’s the time of year to make sure your home is your cozy haven. With winter comes specific maintenance requirements, so cozy up to these seven tips to make sure your home’s ready for the upcoming season.

  • More Money Available for NYC DEP Green Infrastructure

     Sep 30, 2014
    Preference for Grants Will be Given to Projects that Engage Local Communities in Environmental Awareness through Educational Efforts and Green Job Training

  • From a Broken Lease, a Dream NYC Home

     Sep 16, 2014

    Leasebreak, a new company, aims to be the bridge between Airbnb and traditional brokers. Could it revolutionize renting in NYC?

  • Elderly New Yorkers, Here for the Duration

     Sep 14, 2014
    It used to be that New Yorkers of a certain age reflexively said goodbye to all this — the traffic, the tumult, the long lines and the incomparable bagels — and headed south or west for their sunset years. No longer. Around town these days there are many more than 50 shades of gray. According to the city’s Department for the Aging, the 60-plus population increased 12.4 percent between 2000 and 2010. By 2030 it is projected to grow by 35.3 percent to 1.84 million.

  • How to Set Condo Pet Policies For Your Community

     Sep 12, 2014
    Your community’s governing documents will dictate whether or not pets are allowed in your community, and will also specify limits on the type and number allowed. If you live in a pet-friendly community, it’s important that you establish rules and boundaries to keep order within your community. Many of the issues and problems that arise in pet-friendly communities have very little to do with the pets – after all, they cannot clean up after themselves – and much more to do with their owners.  Your neighbor’s dog could be your best friend too, as long as your neighbor makes sure his pet is on its best behavior.

  • Four Ways to Make an NYC Resiliency Plan for Your High-Rise

     Sep 05, 2014
    Superstorm Sandy was more than a tragic weather event. It revealed moments of heroism and, today, is helping property managers pursue new ways of making their high rise buildings and communities more resilient. 

  • How A Property Management Company Helps to Rebuild After New York City Hurricanes

     Aug 07, 2014
    A powerful hurricane can devastate even those communities that have made all of the preparations that it can. When this happens, the road to recovery and rebuilding can feel long. Fortunately, a great property management company can help. With best practices in place and the help of an experienced team, even the most insurmountable damage can be mitigated, repaired and reversed.

  • Four Ways to Increase Value by Decreasing Energy Use

     Jul 29, 2014
    Energy ranks toward the top of the list of multi-family building expenses. A professional property management company can help board members to reduce costs that some may have thought would never go down.