BOMA/NY to present June Homelessness Seminar

Jack Osborn, Osborn law firm

New York, NY While homelessness has been with New York City from its earliest days, it is once again emerging as an issue of concern for commercial real estate owners and managers. BOMA/NY is addressing that concern—and the questions of what can and cannot be done when homelessness affects a property—in its upcoming seminar, “Homelessness in New York: Know Your Options, Be Part of the Solution.” 

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 23^rd at Club 101 at Park Ave. and 40^th St., from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Invites are being issued shortly and any questions should be directed to BOMA/NY director of education Mary Sorgente at [email protected] 

BOMA/NY’s professional development committee has structured a seminar featuring a well-rounded panel that will speak directly to managers’ needs, and advise as to actions that can be taken. Within that context, the topics under development are:

• An assessment of the current state of homelessness in New York City and an update on the actions being taken by the city to alleviate the situation, with speakers from the mayor’s office.

• Legal issues and available city services, provided by two representatives of the city’s homeless services, Jody Rudin, deputy commissioner for adult services and Bruce Jordan, chief homelessness prevention officer.

• Homeless rights and available programs, discussed by a leader from the homeless advocacy group, Breaking Ground.

• Real estate impact, as presented by Dan Braccia, managing director and chief security officer for L&L Holding Company.

The panel will be moderated by BOMA/NY member Jack Osborn, of the Osborn law firm, and time is being allotted for Q&A to ensure that all questions on this important issue are answered.