The CooperatorEvents New York Expo — April 22, 2026 9:00AM – 4:30PM — New York Hilton Midtown, 53rd Street & Avenue of the Americas

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Seminars

Session Locations

Americas Hall 11

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Navigating the Mortgage Market: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities

Presented by: Meridian Capital Group

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Room 1

Market fluctuations, rising costs, and looming capital projects have boards and buyers alike asking questions about today's lending landscape. This seminar will cover everything from capital funding to mortgage refinancing—translating banking jargon into concrete, actionable information that buildin... read more

Avi Geller	Steve Geller	Nicoletta Pagnotta

Meridian Capital Group	Meridian Capital Group	Meridian Capital Group

Solar Makes Sense—How Solar Can Save Money, Boost Value & Cut Carbon

Presented by: Best Energy Power

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Room 2

Multifamily boards and residents often have questions about solar power and what it can do for them: How is the technology installed? How much does it cost? What kind of ROI can we expect, and how will solar impact values in our community? This presentation will address all of that and more, includi... read more

Ronnie

Mandler

Owner

Best
Energy
Power

From Complaints to Court: A Legal Playbook for Managing the Difficult Resident

Presented by: Schneider Buchel LLP

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Room 1

Most building communities have at least one 'difficult' resident, whether it's a chronic rule-breaker, a meeting disruptor, a habitual litigator, or just a nuisance. No matter the nature or the cause, boards and managers need to know how to handle such behavior effectively and legally. Marc H. Schne... read more

Marc

Schneider

Schneider
Buchel
LLP

Local Law 97: Compliance Strategies & New Legislation

Presented by: The Cotocon Group

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

For the past 16 years The Cotocon Group has been working closely with the built environment and have observed a consistent challenge: Most building owners and managers lack clear, ongoing visibility into their emissions performance. With Local Law 97 now in effect, emissions are no longer theoretica... read more

Jimmy

Carchietta LEED AP

The
Cotocon
Group

New Rules, New Risks: The Impact of NYC’s “Timing” and “Reasons” Bills on Condo and Co-op Boards

Presented by: Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Room 1

The City Council's recently-passed “Timing” bill imposes strict deadlines on co-op and condo boards for processing purchase applications, and the looming “Reasons” bill threatens to mandate written explanations for rejections. This seminar will provide a practical overview of the new legal framewor... read more

Kenneth Jacobs	Jenna Tamarro	Jonah Lax

Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP	Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP	Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP

Cutting Energy Costs & Improving Multifamily Ventilation—A Case Study

Presented by: Aeroseal

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Room 2

Many multifamily buildings throughout NYC are plagued with ventilation problems, leading to a host of issues including poor indoor air quality (IAQ), lingering odors and allergens, hot/cold zones, and high energy waste. Learn how One50 West End Avenue, a co-op on Manhattan's West Side, was able to d... read more

Thomas

Holmes

Aeroseal

Learning Hub

Session Locations

Americas Hall 1

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Access Agreements: The Who, Why, What, When, Where and Hows

Accessing private units is sometimes a necessity for routine maintenance, construction work, and emergencies - but it can cause tension and conflict if that necessity isn't clearly communicated, if access is gained improperly, or if private property is damaged as a result. This presentation will clarify the purpose and limitations of access agreements, including the important recent amendments to RPAPL 881, as well as the various fees that may be involved, indemnification and insurance coverage obligations, and more.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Christopher Tarnok

DL Partners

Staying Compliant: Laws, Risks, and Smart Planning for Condos & Co-ops

Unless you have a local law specialist on your board, you likely have questions and concerns about getting compliant with the slate of local laws impacting co-op and condo buildings in NYC. Noncompliance can result in steep financial and legal penalties, so knowing your obligations and how to fulfill them is cruicial. This presentation will cover the most relevant laws for residential boards, including recent and upcoming changes, consequences for noncompliance, board vs. manager responsibilities, how to map out a plan for your building, and the advantages of working with a professional compliance manager.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Adam Batista

Prise

Resolving Common Disputes with Commercial Unit Owners & Commercial Tenants

Disputes between commercial unit owners and commercial tenants can quickly escalate—impacting cash flow, property value, and long-term business relationships. This discussion provides a practical, solutions-focused overview of the most common areas of conflict.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Stephen Lasser

Lasser Law Group