FirstService Residential NY named 2023 AMO of the Year by IREM-NY

Manhattan, NY FirstService Residential, the leading manager of residential properties in the New York region, has been named the 2023 Accredited Management Organization of the Year by the Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

Jonathan Rose Companies awarded third round of NYSERDA Building of Excellence competition

Brooklyn, NY Jonathan Rose Companies was selected a winner in round three of New York State’s Buildings of Excellence competition for its plan to build an all-electric, Passive House certified affordable senior housing building in Bay Ridge.

350-352-354 West 12th St. completes decarbonization project with VRF Solutions

New York, NY A five-story co-op at 350-352-354 West 12^th St. in the West Village has completely eliminated the carbon footprint of its three contiguous landmark buildings. Led by VRF Solutions LLC, a design-build mechanical contractor, the project entailed the installation of air source heating, air-conditioning, and hot water systems. 

RockFarmer Properties opens AI-driven automated parking garage

Queens, NY RockFarmer Properties has opened the borough’s first AI-driven automated parking garage offering users a parking solution that is secure, convenient and efficient.<

Syska Hennessy promotes 27 employees

New York, NY Syska Hennessy Group, the international engineering firm, has promoted two professionals to associate managing director, four to associate partner, ten to senior associate, and 11 to associate. The group of 27 represents 12 different offices across the U.S.

AKF Group earns ACEC award for work on Central Park Tower

Manhattan, NY AKF Group of New York City has earned a national recognition award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 56^th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for its role in the design of Central Park Tower.

City Innovation Collaborative to be anchor-tenant at Janus Property Co.’s Taystee Lab building

New York, NY The Janus Property Company has chosen the Taystee Lab building in West Harlem to be the new home of the City Innovations Collaborative (CInC). CInC is a new regional innovation engine created by the City College of New York and the Foundation for City College, Inc. to seed, cultivate and sustain a thriving regional life science ecosystem.

Crystal Windows debuts employee recruiting videos

Queens, NY National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems recently created a series of recruiting videos featuring employees discussing their experiences working at the company. These interviews include longtime and newly-hired employees working in production, sales, administration, and logistics

Nimbio and Grata partner to optimize resident experience with smart technology

New York, NY Nimbio, a patented, low-cost cellular solution that enables every gate and buzzer door to be opened with a cell phone, begins a new partnership with Grata, a Smart Living Operating System (SLOS) for multi-residential properties, including apartments, off-campus student housing, and condos.

Parking garage inspections and maintenance - by Joe DiPompeo

Parking garages are essential structures that serve as a hub for vehicles, providing safe and convenient parking for cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. They are constructed to withstand the weight of vehicles and the stresses associated with traffic flow.