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Seminars
Session Locations
Jacob Javits Convention Center - Hall 1B - Seminar Rooms 1 & 2
10:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Borrowing & Refinancing in Ever Evolving Capital Markets—Funding for the Future
Presented by: Meridian Capital Group
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The financing landscape for co-ops is complex, and can often feel uncertain - but there are many options for structuring mortgages and funding capital projects to help your co-op accomplish its long-term objectives and obligations. Come learn how your board can collaborate with your financial adviso... read more
The Financial Wakeup Call - What Your Board Should Know About AI Fraud, Pied-a-Terre Taxes, & Other Emerging Risks
Presented by: Schneider Buchel LLP
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
From AI scams to the new pied-à-terre tax, NYC's co-op and condo boards are facing financial risks that barely existed even a year ago. This presentaion will take a fast-paced, practical look at what changed in 2026, where boards and managingers may be most exposed, and what you should be doing righ... read more
Marc
Schneider
Marc Schneider
Schneider
Buchel
LLP
Out of Sight, Wasting Energy: Rethinking Ventilation in NYC Multifamily Buildings
Presented by: Aeroseal
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
The exhaust risers in most pre-1990 high rise multi-family buildings are leaky, which can drive up energy costs and Local Law 97 fine exposure. Using the Steven Winter Associates 150 West End Avenue case study plus an expert speaker, this session shows how one Manhattan co-op cut total exhaust riser... read more
Kelly
Westby
Kelly Westby
Steven
Winter
Associates
The Board Under the Microscope: Governance, Fiduciary Duty & Personal Liability in 2026
Presented by: Kagan Lubic Lepper Finkelstein & Gold, LLP
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Co-op and condo boards are entrusted with significant authority, but that authority comes with increasingly complex legal responsibilities and potential exposure. This session will examine where board discretion ends and liability may begin, including the protections and limits of the Business Judgm... read more
Get On Board - Holding Elections, Filling Vacancies, & Meetings in the Hybrid Era
Presented by: Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Since the pandemic, many boards have continued conducting meetings, elections, and other building business remotely, via online platforms and portals. While the ease and convenience of electronic voting and hybrid meetings may improve attendance and resident participation, it raises issues of securi... read more
Local Law Resource Hub
Session Locations
Hall 1B - Food Court
11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Local Law 126
Parapet Observation Rule
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Stephen A. Varone, AIA
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
Stephen A. Varone, AIA
Local Law 97
Energy Efficiency & Greenhouse Emissions Limits
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Esti Steinberg
Redocs
Esti Steinberg
Local Law 152
Inspection of Gas Piping Systems
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Bill Weidner
KeepMyGas
Bill Weidner
Local Law 11
Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Billy Duka
Roman & N. V. Commercial Roofing
Billy Duka
Learning Hub
Session Locations
Hall 1B - Show Floor
11:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Electrify Smarter: Rethinking Building Modernization
Building electrification is about more than replacing boilers with heat pumps. It's an opportunity to rethink how buildings operate, improve comfort, reduce energy costs, and plan for the future. Join Joe Novella, Chief Building Scientist of NOVA 1, as he explores innovative technologies and practical decarbonization strategies for NYC co-ops and condos. Discover why every building requires a tailored approach—and how smarter design can lead to better performance, lower costs, and more informed capital investments.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Joe Novella
Nova 1 Integrated Energy Services
Joe Novella
Solar 101 for Co-ops & Condos
This learning hub will guide you through the steps to successfully introduce solar to your co-op board. We will present an overview of what the solar process looks like, explore real world co-op case studies, and identify available tax credits and incentives going into 2027.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Ryan O'Hara
Brooklyn SolarWorks
Ryan O'Hara
NYC Property Tax Assessments: What Co-op and Condo Boards Need to Know
Learn how property tax assessments affect your building, including how New York City determines assessments for co-ops and condo properties,, and the process for challenging an assessment and pursuing potential tax relief. We will also be discussing recent developments in NY property tax law, the Pied-à-Terre tax, its potential implications, and available avenues for challenge.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Anthony Forzaglia, Esq.
Schroder & Strom, LLP
Anthony Forzaglia, Esq.
Local Law 97 Assessments
Learn how Local Law 97 assessments can impact building owners and property values. This session covers key assessment requirements, potential financial implications, and what owners need to know to evaluate compliance and plan proactively.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Peter E. Varsalona
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
Peter E. Varsalona
Financially Prepared Buildings: What Every Co-op and Condo Board Should Watch
Financial issues are usually visible before they become urgent–learn what to review beyond the annual surplus or deficit, NYC tax updates, reserves and capital planning, and how to connect reserve capacity for future repairs, borrowing, assessments, and marketability. During this session, we will provide a practical update on the non-primary residence surcharge and five actions you can take right now to be financially prepared.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sam Botta
PKF O'Connor Davies
Sam Botta
TBD
TBD
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM