Media Coverage

For New Yorkers who aren’t able to gift their building staff during the holiday season, there are alternatives to cash. Dan Wurtzel, president of FirstService Residential New York, weighs in on the topic.

—The New York Times

Several tech-forward amenities at American Copper Buildings, a luxury rental building managed by FirstService Residential, are featured in this article on how technology is being used to meet the expectations of prospective residents.

—The New York Times

Dan Wurtzel, president of FirstService Residential New York, discusses the challenges condominium and co-op boards now face to reopen gyms and fitness amenity centers in thier buildings.

—Habitat Magazine

State guidelines do not differentiate between stand-alone gyms and those inside residential buildings, which can make things tough for condominium and cooperative boards who are eager to reopen their amenity spaces. Dan Wurtzel, FirstService Residential president, discusses some of these unique challenges.

— The New York Times

FirstService Residential and FirstService Energy are pleased to announce that GlobeSt. has honored Vice President Kelly Dougherty with the 2020 ‘ELITE Women of Influence’ Award. This honor recognizes Dougherty’s measurable success in identifying and implementing Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for FirstService Residential’s managed properties across the United States, which has resulted in a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions and energy costs for the company’s clients.

—Globe St.

Is it smart – or permissible – for co-op and condo residents to hire outside workers to install window air conditioners during the pandemic? Dan Wurtzel, FirstService Residnetial president, offers his thoughts on how condominium and cooperative boards can proceed now that New York City the city entered its first reopening phase.

—Habitat Magazine

Boards and residents are beginning to ask if it is safe to hire outside help to install personal air conditioners now that the city is reopening. Dan Wurtzel, FirstService Residential president, offers insight on coordinating third-party contractor visits to the property, both legally and with minimal disruption to neighbors.

—The New York Times

New York City remains under state-mandated social distancing rules forcing condominium and cooperative boards to get creative when considering reopening or repurposing amenity spaces within their building. FirstService Residential president Dan Wurtzel and vice president Michael Wolfe discuss the current state of affairs.

—Habitat Magazine

FirstService Residential's Dan Wurtzel and Michael Wolfe discuss how the company's managed properties are navigating a measured reopening of amenity spaces and enforcing necessary limitations.  

As boards and property management companies step up cleaning protocols and close amenity spaces, they’re also changing policies about everything from dog walkers to house guests. FirstService Residential president Dan Wurtzel explains that some of the changes may be difficult for residents to accept — at least for the time being.

— The New York Times