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For New York City Doormen, Some Closed Doors
Apr 10, 2014Dan Wurtzel, president of FirstService Residential New York, is quoted in this New York Times article that highlights the factors many buildings consider when deciding to hire union vs. non-union building employees. -
Cost Among Hurdles Slowing New York City’s Plan to Phase Out Dirty Heating Oil
Apr 07, 2014Three years into a four-year plan to phase out No. 6, barely more than half of the buildings that were burning it have switched to cleaner oil. And of those that have stopped using No. 6, hundreds have switched to No. 4, which though permitted for another 16 years, can be only slightly less noxious, depending on the supplier. -
Energy Benchmarking: If the Data Isn't Accurate, Is the Law Any Good?
Jan 23, 2014This article from Habitat magazine addresses the accuracy of New York City Local Law 84 data collection for multifamily buildings. Aaron Mehta, Director of Energy Information for our affiliate, FS Energy, is quoted. -
Spending Hours on the Minutes
Nov 18, 2013What's in the minutes that is so important? It turns out to be quite a bit. -
A Passion for Service Excellence
Nov 05, 2013Making a Difference. Every Day." is not just FirstService Residential's tagline. It is the guiding philosophy of each of the associates who serve the company's clients across the five boroughs. -
From Growing Costs to Big Savings, Thanks to Submetering
Oct 29, 2013Residents of Park City Estates, a co-op in Queens, NY, decided to upgrade to electricity submetering and give residents control over their electricity use. -
Sustainability Expo Champions “Green” Building Systems and Practices for Condos and Co-ops
May 25, 2013Photo spread from event featured in Mann Management Report
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FirstService Residential is Growing and Hiring; Positions Include Property Managers, #2 Happiest Job
Feb 01, 2013Are you happy at your current job? -
A View from the Top: FirstService Residential New York
Dec 03, 2012Since its founding 25 years ago, FirstService Residential New York, previously known as Cooper Square Realty, has achieved astounding growth, expanding from a single client to managing more than 500 condominiums, cooperatives, and rental properties with an aggregate value over $6 billion – thereby earning the distinction as the largest residential management company in New York City.
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Commercial Observer- FirstService’s Dan Wurtzel and Marc Kotler on Everything From Supertalls to Rent Regulation
Jan 01, 0001Who better to find out what’s happening on the ground than the largest residential property manager in New York?