Category: Spotlight Content

BuildingsNY 2019 coming to the Javits Center April 2-3

BuildingsNY 2019 coming to the Javits Center April 2-3

March 19, 2019
New York, NY BuildingsNY, one of the region’s largest annual gatherings in the industry, delivering building owners and managers, facility and maintenance managers, superintendents, architects, managing agents, contractors, developers and engineers the opportunity to…
NYC Mold Local Law 55 now is being enforced! Indoor asthma allergen hazards in residential properties - by Lee Wasserman

NYC Mold Local Law 55 now is being enforced! Indoor asthma allergen hazards in residential propertie...

March 19, 2019
NYC Local Law of 2018, A.K.A. NYC Indoor Asthma Allergen Hazards in Residential Dwellings and Pest Management is now live and enforced! The law requires additional time and education, with more responsibilities and certifications…
Cohen & Perfetto works with UOVO to close $46.5 million art storage

Cohen & Perfetto works with UOVO to close $46.5 million art storage

March 19, 2019
Brooklyn, NY Cohen & Perfetto LLP worked with UOVO in the purchase of property located at 105 Evergreen Ave. UOVO purchased the former B&H warehouse for $46.5 million with the intention to renovate the space to house their art storage facility.
BOMA New York honors NYC real estate professionals at 2019 Pinnacle Awards

BOMA New York honors NYC real estate professionals at 2019 Pinnacle Awards

March 19, 2019
New York, NYThe Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York) hosted the 2019 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at Pier Sixty.
Physical security check-up: It’s time – the need for a security colonoscopy - by Doug Haines

Physical security check-up: It’s time – the need for a security colonoscopy - by Doug Haines

March 19, 2019
Without a quantitative method for risk assessment and analysis, the question of, “Am I–or are we–in good health, from a security standpoint?” cannot be truthfully answered. In order to accomplish…
Combatting reduced recovery rates based on water meter degradation - by Nicole Paul

Combatting reduced recovery rates based on water meter degradation - by Nicole Paul

March 19, 2019
Water meter degradation can be defined as the need to replace existing water meters with new meters due to under-reporting of actual tenant consumption and lower flow rates associated with the meter types aging. Rapid amortization of the investment is…
Examining the OneNYC initiative: Zero waste by 2030 needs to include reuse - by Nadine Cino

Examining the OneNYC initiative: Zero waste by 2030 needs to include reuse - by Nadine Cino

March 19, 2019
The OneNYC initiative is a dense, comprehensive plan to reduce garbage output, increase green energy, make roads safer, improve recycling rates, and divert organics from landfill. New construction projects can feature “techno-trash” solutions that are futuristic and efficient. 
Executive of the Month: Ed Steffelin, senior vice president, leads East Coast operations in George Smith Partners’ newly established New York office

Executive of the Month: Ed Steffelin, senior vice president, leads East Coast operations in George S...

March 19, 2019
New York, NY Ed Steffelin has joined leading commercial real estate capital markets advisors George Smith Partners as senior vice president to oversee the firm’s new Manhattan-based office.
Retail development in Long Island City is not only plausible and possible, but also profitable - by William Gati

Retail development in Long Island City is not only plausible and possible, but also profitable - by ...

March 19, 2019
Long Island City is one of the fastest growing areas in New York City at the moment…
Building owners in New York City need to be aware of all sign and notice regulations - by Evan Lipstein

Building owners in New York City need to be aware of all sign and notice regulations - by Evan Lipst...

March 19, 2019
Managers of residential buildings in New York City need to be aware of the various sign requirements. Various laws require landlords to post specific signs and notices for tenants…
The search for what to rent continues, and until you begin, you’ll never know what you may discover! - by Ron Lanzo

The search for what to rent continues, and until you begin, you’ll never know what you may discove...

March 19, 2019
We started this journey shortly after I began to work at American Furniture Rentals, Inc., it became obvious that even with more than two decades of experience in the office furniture industry, I knew little about the furniture rental business.
Company of the Month: Peak Power uses battery energy storage and AI tech to lower energy bills and support utilities

Company of the Month: Peak Power uses battery energy storage and AI tech to lower energy bills and s...

March 19, 2019
New York, NY Peak Power provides smart software and technology solutions for the modern energy market. Through their intelligent Peak Synergy platform, Peak Power empowers building owners to…