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VerkadaCitiBinBargold Storage SystemsRTK Environmental GroupSmith, Buss & Jacobs LLPKagan Lubic Lepper Finkelstein & Gold LLPSchneider Buchel LLPPro Pump CorpApproved OilEphoca
VerkadaSmith, Buss & Jacobs LLPBargold Storage SystemsPro Pump CorpApproved OilKagan Lubic Lepper Finkelstein & Gold LLPSchneider Buchel LLPCitiBinRTK Environmental GroupEphoca

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Schedule

10:00am
Doors Open for Attendee Check-in/Registration
10:00am - 4:30pm: Exhibit Hall Open
Hundreds of exhibitors featured offering all types of co-op, and condo services.
10:15am - 4:15pm: Educational Seminars
Industry professionals will present in-depth seminars designed to give attendees a wealth of insider information.
11:00am - 3:00pm: Free Advice Booths
Experienced professionals in fields ranging from law to finance to association maintenance will be on-hand throughout the show with advice and answers for both board members, managing agents and residents.
10:30am - 3:30pm: Local Law Resource Hub
Industry professionals will present discussions on current local laws designed for attendees to learn and ask questions.

Local Law Resource Hub

10:30am - 11:00am - Local Law 85 & 88 ( Mandatory Organic Waste Collection, Lighting Upgrades & Submetering )
Presented by: Harlem Property Management
11:15am - 11:45am - Local Law 11 ( Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) )
Presented by: Roman & N.V. Roofing
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Local Law 152 ( Inspection of Gas Piping Systems )
Presented by: KeepMyGas
12:45pm - 1:15pm - Local Law 126 ( Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) & Parapet Walls )
Presented by: Brownstone Property Group
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Local Law 97 ( Energy Efficiency & Greenhouse Emissions Limits)
Presented by: NYSERDA
2:15pm - 2:45pm - Local Law 157 ( Mandatory Natural Gas Detector Installation)
Presented by: ProSentry
3:00pm - 3:30pm - Local Law 1, 31 & 55 ( Lead Poisoning Prevention, Indoor Allergen Hazards - Mold, Mice, Roaches & Rats)
Presented by: Lew Environmental Services

Seminars

10:15am - 11:15am, Room 1
Today's Mortgage Market - Interest Rates, Volatility, & What Your Board Should Know
Sponsored by: Meridian Capital Group
Speaker: Avi Geller

As the lending landscape remains challenging for individuals, associations, and co-ops alike, securing funding for major projects or refinancing an underlying mortgage can be even trickier than usual. This presentation will map out the current financing landscape, highlighting some of the strategies and products available to meet your community's needs and offering professional answers to your board's biggest borrowing questions.
11:15am - 12:15pm, Room 2
Construction Contracts, Building Insurance, & Related Issues - What Your Board Needs to Know
Sponsored by: Kagan Lubic Lepper Finkelstein & Gold LLP

Undertaking a capital improvement or other major maintenance/repair project can be stressful for boards. Even before the first hammer falls, there may be permits to secure, contract terms to negotiate—particularly insurance and indemnity provisions, which must meet the coop’s/condo’s insurance carrier requirements—licensures to verify, and other paperwork to organize to ensure everything is done legally and liability is minimized. This useful seminar will give you a roadmap for navigating the process, outlining documentation and verification requirements, offering tips on contract negotiations, and answering questions you may have about proposed or ongoing projects in your own building.
12:15pm - 1:15pm, Room 1
Get Some Sun—How Solar Can Help Your Building Cut Costs, Reduce Emissions, & Increase Value
Sponsored by: Best Energy Power
Speaker: Ronnie Mandler - Owner/President, Best Energy Power"

Even as solar power becomes more mainstream, more accessible, and more affordable nationwide, many boards have lingering questions about its funding, installation, and ROI in their own buildings. This in-depth presentation will explain how solar works, break down its costs, explore financing and subsidy programs, and offer guidance on compliance—and avoiding fines—under Local Laws 92, 94, and 97.
1:15pm - 2:15pm, Room 2
Reasonable Accommodation & Discrimination Complaints—Avoiding Them, Addressing Them, & Beating Them
Sponsored by: Schneider Buchel LLP
Speakers:
Marc H. Schneider, Esq.

Learn how to navigate the complexities of reasonable accommodation requests, including requests for emotional support animals, and handicap accessibility issues such as ramps, discrimination claims, and other legal and ethical issues that can challenge even seasoned co-op board members and property managers. We'll cover what requires reasonable accommodation, and the legal obligations of boards and managers regarding these requests. Find out what can and cannot be asked, and how to handle a request. You'll learn strategies to make informed decisions and minimize liability while ensuring fairness and compliance in the decision process. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and protect yourself and your community.
2:15pm - 3:15pm, Room 1
Repairs - Who Makes Them, Who Approves Them, & Who Pays?
Sponsored by: Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP
Speakers:
Jason E. Rogovich, Associate - Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP
Kenneth Jacobs, Partner - Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP"
Eric Blaha, Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP

When your shower body ruptures, or a leak from your neighbor’s bad grout job dampens your ceiling, or when your condo has to break through your gorgeous marble tile to fix a broken pipe, who's responsible for repairing your unit? And even more important, who pays for the repair? Are parquet floors and bathroom tiles decorations or part of your apartment? Can the association force you to replace your windows or plumbing before you’re ready? This panel will delve into those questions and more, to help navigate the process and minimize liability.
3:15pm - 4:15pm, Room 2
Electrification, Decarbonization, & How Heat Pump Tech Can Make Your Building More Efficient
Sponsored by: Ephoca
Speakers: Yohai West, VP Product at Ephoca
Brendan Casey, HVAC veteran at Ephoca

With the Climate Mobilization Act (including Local Law 97), many condos and co-ops have been looking for ways to make their buildings more energy-efficient. This expert panel discussion will cover the history of heat pumps, what makes them a better choice for heating and cooling, and new strategies buildings can use to improve their energy use profile. It will also demonstrate how upgrading to heat pumps can help lower common charges, reduce maintenance costs, and ultimately improve property values.