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Multifamily Investment Activity in New York City
As different sectors of New York City’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, strong signs of life are emerging in multifamily rental property investment. -
Flood Insurance for Condos and Co-ops in New York City
The rising cost of flood insurance and forthcoming changes to FEMA flood maps is a topic of discussion for condos and co-ops in the New York City area. -
What is HOA insurance? Understanding the basics
Homeowner's associations (HOAs) have many responsibilities that can be difficult to keep up with. One of the main ones is selecting community association insurance. HOA’s should carefully consider the type and extent of coverage they purchase from an insurance provider. The right policy can help protect your investment while minimizing risk. -
New York City Council Extends Local Law 152 Inspection Deadlines for Boards & Building Owners
As of November 2021, the New York City Council has extended Local Law 152 gas pipeline inspection deadlines for boards and building owners through June 30, 2022. -
FAQ: How New York City’s COVID Vaccination Requirement Impacts Boards & Building Owners
As of December 27, 2021, New York City’s Department of Health requires building workers who perform in-person work to show proof of vaccination to their employer. -
FAQ: The Impacts of the New York Prevailing Wage Law on Condominiums & Cooperatives
Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement. -
HOA board member duties and roles
Becoming a board member is a great way to engage with your neighbors and create positive changes in your community. But sometimes, new volunteers have little to no experience and must learn the community's rules, the board’s responsibilities and the demands of their roles as they go -
Vendor Communication Best Practices: The Do’s and Don’ts
Open and effective communication among the board, management company and vendors is an important part of any community's operating budget and for improving residents' lifestyles. -
Looking Forward: Multifamily Investment, Construction, & Delivery Activity in New York City
The multifamily residential sector in New York City made significant strides in 2021 as borough economics continued to recover and transition into a post-pandemic paradigm. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Manager
Partnering with a property management company is a big step. Learn what to consider when deciding which one is right for you and your association. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company
Hiring a property management company is a big step that will have a decisive impact on your community for years to come. Learn what factors to consider. -
7 Things to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company
Partnering with a property management company is a big step. Learn what to consider when deciding which one is right for you and your association. -
Market Trends & Best Practices: Liability Insurance for NYC Condominiums & Cooperatives in 2022
New York City boards and owners are experiencing great difficulty renewing general liability and umbrella insurance policies. FirstService Residential can help. -
Association Policy 101: How to Make Rules Without Making Enemies
As a board member you know the importance of making rules. The key to association policy making is that rules be clear, sensible and clearly communicated to residents. -
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Keeping Calm in a Crisis
No board ever wants to find itself in the midst of an emergency, but they happen. Whether you face an outbreak of illness, an earthquake, a hurricane, a fire, the impact of any devastating event can be minimized by good emergency preparedness planning. -
Preparing for spring: 12 tips for HOA landscaping maintenance
A good spring-cleaning can do wonders for your community association. Here are some tips to get your started. -
Luxury High-Rise Building Amenity Trends
Emulating the 5-star hotel industry, many high-rise condominium communities are offering luxury amenities to their residents. Learn more about luxury building amenity trends! -
Luxury High-Rise Building Amenity Trends
Emulating the 5-star hotel industry trends, many high-rise condominium communities are offering luxury amenities to their residents. Learn more about luxury building amenity trends! -
Luxury High Rise Amenities and Building Amenity Trends
Emulating the 5-star hotel industry, many high-rise condominium communities are offering luxury amenities to their residents. Learn more about luxury building amenity trends! -
Luxury High-Rise Building Amenity Trends
Emulating the 5-star hotel industry, many high-rise condominium communities are offering luxury amenities to their residents. Learn more about luxury building amenity trends! -
A Capital Improvements Plan for Your Tennessee Association
A successful capital improvement project requires a lot of planning to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Does your community know where to start? -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases. -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases. -
NYC Local Law 88: Lighting Upgrades & Sub-Meters in Mixed-Use Residential Buildings
Local Law 88 requires most mixed-use residential buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to upgrade lighting in common areas to current NYC energy code, install sub-meters for each non-residential tenant space and provide monthly energy-use statements to sub-metered tenants.