Press Releases

Apr 01, 2015

FirstService Residential Buildings Continue to Grow Luxury Management Portfolio

Hotel-style amenities range from rooftop gardens and private cabanas to pet spas and media lounges

Mar 02, 2015

FirstService Residential New York to Manage 325 Lexington Avenue

Shimmering Glass Tower among Most Highly Anticipated Luxury Projects in NYC

Feb 23, 2015

FirstService Residential Saves Clients More Than $14.5 Million in Electricity and Natural Gas Costs

Despite increased fuel costs stemming from this winter's freezing temperatures, properties managed by FirstService Residential paying up to 13% less than rates charged by Con Edison and National Grid.

Feb 12, 2015

FirstService Residential to Manage 432 West 52nd Street

Luxury Condo is Among the Latest Adaptive Reuse Properties in Hell's Kitchen

Jan 07, 2015

President Dan Wurtzel Elected to Board of Community Access

President Dan Wurtzel of FirstService Residential New York has been elected to the Board of Directors of Community Access Inc., a non-profit organization that assists New Yorkers living with psychiatric disabilities in transitioning to independent living.

Nov 03, 2014

FirstService Residential Receives 2014 “Award of Excellence” from The Three Hands

Coalition of Building Managers Organizations Recognizes FirstService Residential for Outstanding Achievement Within the Real Estate Industry

Oct 23, 2014

FirstService Energy Named Finalist in RISE : NYC Competition

FirstService Residential’s energy management subsidiary is recognized for innovative resiliency technologies that will support small businesses in NYC.

Aug 21, 2014

FirstService Residential Chosen To Manage Three Luxury Rental Towers In Lower Manhattan

More than 1,300 apartments added to the company's Financial District portfolio.

Jun 10, 2014

FirstService Residential's Sustainability Expo Stresses Capitalizing on NYC's Energy Efficiency Incentives Before They Expire

FirstService Residential organized a panel discussion of industry experts for its board members and building owners focused on the NYC agencies that offer efficiency incentive programs. For superintendents, resident managers and property managers, a series of seminars was held to complement demonstrations by nearly 30 suppliers who displayed a spectrum of goods, services, and technologies addressing sustainability. These ranged from environmentally friendly cleaning products, water management, and roofing systems, to efficient lighting, heating controls, pest extermination and solar and wind solutions. Also presented were clean fuels, tankless water heaters, combined heat and power (CHP), landscaping, car sharing, and all of New York City’s recycling programs.

Jun 03, 2014

Robert Scaglion Joins FirstService Residential as Executive Managing Director

As part of the FirstService Residential executive team, Scaglion is responsible for business development, pre-development consulting for new rental developments, re-positioning existing rental assets, as well as developing a marketing and leasing platform for rental properties. A 25-year industry veteran, he is a noted authority on real estate sales, marketing and leasing.