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Our experts answered the most frequently asked questions to help owners and shareholders navigate requirements for the 2024-2025 tax abatement cycle.

FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program.

Homeownership comes with a myriad of benefits, but it also brings a set of responsibilities, particularly when you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). The board of directors for the association maintains the integrity and value of a community by establishing HOA regulations that protect resident’s investment as a homeowner.

Multifamily building owners are now considering how to cater to legacy short-term renters, as well as forever tenants. This includes the provision of relevant and enticing amenities, expanded services, and rethinking concessions to maximize their revenue potential.

An HOA violation refers to any action or condition that goes against the community's governing documents, including covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and bylaws.

Managing an HOA involves dealing with a myriad of legal issues, from drafting and enforcing bylaws to resolving disputes and navigating complex real estate laws. This is where the expertise of HOA lawyers becomes indispensable.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what HOA liens are, how they work, and their implications for homeowners.

New York City hopes to spur construction of multifamily housing with new 485x tax exemptions.

One Wall Street is an example of how residential conversions can succeed in one of the most expensive cities to reposition an existing building.

Experts from our affiliated insurance brokerage share tips for owners, shareholders, and board members to minimize exposure to market volatility.

If you're an active Homeowner Association (HOA) board member interested in optimizing their meetings to increase efficiency, Robert's Rules of Order might be the answer for you.

FirstService Residential has partnered with Logical Buildings to simplify energy management and carbon emissions reduction.

New lead paint inspection laws will change how New York City's multifamily buildings must perform testing and maintenance.

The contentious legislation restricts rent increases, limits evictions, and mandates certain lease renewals in NYC.

An FAQ from our in-house experts to help owners and shareholders navigate filing requirements.

Our in-house experts answer frequently asked questions about Local Law 157, natural gas detectors, compliance, and how to avoid fines.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) changes compliance requirements, deadlines, and penalties for NYC condos and co-ops.

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.

Our experts answered the most common questions we receive regarding security footage, access protocols, and balancing resident requests with legal obligations.

Our experts answer common questions about creating a fire safety plan, complying with the FDNY fire code, and fire evacuation procedures.

Our expert guide to creating enforceable pet policies, complying with NYC pet laws, and accommodating emotional support animals.

Our experts cover fire prevention, fire extinguisher inspection, smoke alarm testing, space heater safety tips, and more.