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$10K savings in monthly electricity costs through Community Distributed Generation (CDG) programs
FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program. -
Local Law 97: 2023 updates from the New York City Department of Buildings
The DOB has updated LL97 carbon emissions requirements for boards and building owners, including fines and violations for non-compliance, filing deadlines, and Good Faith Effort. -
Multifamily Rental Trends: Introducing the 485x Tax Exemption for Builders and Developers
New York City hopes to spur construction of multifamily housing with new 485x tax exemptions. -
One Wall Street: A Test Case for Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
One Wall Street is an example of how residential conversions can succeed in one of the most expensive cities to reposition an existing building. -
2024 Insurance Market Trends: General Liability, D&O Coverage, and Umbrella Policies
Experts from our affiliated insurance brokerage share tips for owners, shareholders, and board members to minimize exposure to market volatility. -
Lower Energy Costs for New York City Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Rental Buildings
FirstService Residential has partnered with Logical Buildings to simplify energy management and carbon emissions reduction. -
2024 Compliance Update: Lead Paint Inspections for NYC Apartments
New lead paint inspection laws will change how New York City's multifamily buildings must perform testing and maintenance. -
Building effective committees: Get more support from your community
Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact. -
Building effective committees: Get more support from your community
Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact. -
Building effective committees: Get more support from your community
Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact. -
Ask the Experts: New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law
The contentious legislation restricts rent increases, limits evictions, and mandates certain lease renewals in NYC. -
Tax Abatements: 2025/2026 Tax Year Requirements for New York Condo Owners and Co-op Shareholders
An FAQ from our in-house experts to help owners and shareholders navigate filing requirements. -
Summer event ideas for HOA communities: 10 creative activities
We have curated a list of 10 creative summer event ideas and examples that you can incorporate into your community event calendar this season, whether you live in a condo or a high-rise. -
Ask the Experts: NYC Local Law 157 and Natural Gas Detector Compliance
Our in-house experts answer frequently asked questions about Local Law 157, natural gas detectors, compliance, and how to avoid fines. -
Compliance Update: What is the Corporate Transparency Act? What are the Requirements for Condos and Co-ops?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) changes compliance requirements, deadlines, and penalties for NYC condos and co-ops. -
The Most Common Mistakes HOAs Make on Social Media Sites
Social media sites, such as Facebook and Nextdoor, are quickly becoming favorite mediums for information sharing amongst neighbors mainly due to their ease of use and mobile accessibility. However, it’s important for your board to establish how these sites will be administered. Here we’ve identified a few of the most common issues frequently made on homeowner-controlled social media sites and some suggestions on how you can keep things aboveboard. -
Ask the Experts: Who Should Have Access to Security Camera Footage in a Condominium or Cooperative?
Our experts answered the most common questions we receive regarding security footage, access protocols, and balancing resident requests with legal obligations. -
Fire Safety and Compliance for Boards and Building Owners in NYC
Our experts answer common questions about creating a fire safety plan, complying with the FDNY fire code, and fire evacuation procedures. -
Ask the Experts: Pet Policies, Emotional Support Animals, and New York City’s 90-Day Pet Law
Our expert guide to creating enforceable pet policies, complying with NYC pet laws, and accommodating emotional support animals. -
Ask the Experts: Fire Safety FAQ for NYC Residents
Our experts cover fire prevention, fire extinguisher inspection, smoke alarm testing, space heater safety tips, and more.