Managing a residential building in New York City is no small feat. Whether you’re a board member entrusted with fiduciary responsibility or a property manager tasked with keeping everything running smoothly, you’re doing it all: balancing budgets, monitoring local law and code compliance, overseeing capital projects, and rising to meet resident expectations, often all at once.

That’s exactly why the CooperatorEvents New York Expo has become an essential annual destination for board members and managers across the five boroughs and beyond. Returning to the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side on Tuesday, November 18, this one-day event is your opportunity to solve problems, connect with service providers, and leave with real-world strategies to improve your building’s operations, all for FREE under one roof.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

Meet 200+ Experts in One Day

You could spend weeks researching contractors, energy consultants, attorneys, or reserve study specialists… or you could come to the Expo and meet them all at once. With over 200 exhibitors from all sectors of the multifamily residential industry, the Expo brings together the full range of vendors and service providers your building or association relies on. You’ll meet experts in:

• Legal and compliance services

• Insurance and risk management

• Capital improvement financing

• HVAC, elevators, energy and water efficiency

• Security, pest control, janitorial services, and staffing

• Building management software

• Reserve studies, engineering, and architectural services

For board members and building owners, the Expo is your one-stop shop to check out new vendors, vet proposals, ask questions, compare service offerings, and discover emerging technologies that can cut costs, improve sustainability, and streamline operations for your building or association. It’s your chance to evaluate partners firsthand and come back to your building with concrete options—not just price quotes. For property managers, the show is an incredibly efficient way to expand your vendor network and explore options for your entire portfolio.   

Seminars With Practical Takeaways

Every year, the Cooperator Expo curates a series of free educational seminars designed to help you navigate the real issues buildings face today. These sessions are led by trusted professionals, including attorneys, engineers, CPAs, compliance experts, and go deep into topics relevant to your role and responsibilities.

These aren’t just quick overviews. You’ll walk away with specific, actionable insights to bring back to your board or management team—ideas you can put to use immediately. Plus, because the seminars are live and in-person, you can ask questions tailored to your building’s unique challenges, and even follow up with speakers or experts afterward.

The 2025 Fall seminars include: 

The Borrowing Brief: Interest Rates, Mortgage Markets & Smart Board Strategies

10:15am - 11:15am, Room 1

Sponsored by Meridian Capital Group

With markets in flux and many variables in play, individuals, associations and co-ops are understandably concerned about how to secure funding for major projects or to refinance an underlying mortgage. This presentation will explain the factors influencing lenders, answer the big questions facing borrowers, and offer strategies to help boards and individuals alike successfully navigate the financing process.

Avoiding Legal Landmines—Fairness & Transparency in Co-op Admissions

11:15am - 12:15pm, Room 2

Sponsored by Kagan Lubic Lepper 

Finkelstein & Gold, LLP

With regulators and advocacy groups pushing for more transparency and fair housing compliance, co-op admissions remain under intense scrutiny. Boards must balance their discretion in approving applicants with avoiding discrimination and bias. This session will review current laws and proposed reforms, highlight recent cases, and provide practical guidance on how boards can standardize applications, document decisions, and protect themselves from costly litigation while maintaining the integrity of their admissions process.

Smart Tech, Serious Risks—the Legal Implications of AI Use for Boards

1:15pm - 2:15pm, Room 2

Sponsored by Schneider Buchel LLP

For better or worse, AI is everywhere now, but what role should it play in your board’s day-to-day operations? Marc H. Schneider, Esq. of Schneider Buchel LLP will discuss the practical applications of AI in carrying out board business, as well as its limitations and dangers. He will offer tips and parameters for how the technology can—and should not be—deployed in community association governance, and answer questions about the ethics and legality of using AI for everything from board and unit owner/shareholder meetings, newsletters, letters, contracts and more.

Change Can Be Painful—Top 10 Issues for Boards Before Allowing Alterations

2:15pm - 3:15pm, Room 1

Sponsored by Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP

Individual owners’ alterations can go wrong in so many different ways: poor insurance, contractor delays, noise and dust, post-completion damage to the building or other units, just to name a few. A smart, well-drafted alteration agreement can save boards serious money. Come learn about 10 key protections all associations need before approving owners’ alteration projects, as well as more specific recommendations for board oversight that may not show up in boilerplate alteration forms.

A Breath of Fresh Air—Smart Efficiency & Ventilation Upgrades for Multifamily Buildings

3:15pm - 4:15pm, Room 2

Sponsored by Aeroseal

Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are closely linked in multifamily buildings. Reducing leakage while maintaining airflow is a challenge that may require upgrading HVAC components, but it doesn’t have to mean major demolition, costs, and disruptions. This presentation will discuss options for buildings of all sizes and explain how retrofitting your current system may help improve ventilation, efficiency, and comfort with minor disruptions to operations and occupants.

Meet Industry Experts, Network with Peers 

Sometimes you need more than a Google search or a vendor email. At the Expo, you can speak directly to the professionals behind the services, who understand NYC’s building landscape inside and out.

If you have questions about anything from negotiating a contract for a major HVAC upgrade to choosing between funding options for a capital project, understanding board liability on a pending lawsuit, or implementing a preventive maintenance program, this is your chance to ask! Many vendors offer free on-the-spot consultations at their booths. You might even leave with a next-step plan or a helpful referral you didn’t expect.

If you’re new to a board or recently took on a new property, it’s also a great opportunity to learn from those with more experience and develop a deeper understanding of the landscape. Thousands of board members and managers from across NYC will be at the show, seeking info and advice on the same Local Law 97 concerns, the same rising utility costs, shareholder disputes, and emergency boiler breakdowns you are, making the Expo a fantastic opportunity to connect, compare, and learn from one another. Many attendees leave with new ideas sparked by casual conversations, or with contacts for buildings nearby that have faced similar issues.

Local Law Resource Hub

In addition to our exciting lineup of exhibitors and educational seminars, the Local Law Resource Hub is also back by popular demand! It’s a one-stop shop for information and guidance on the City’s complex legal requirements for residential buildings. Engineers, financial advisors, energy conservation pros, and other industry experts will lead a roster of targeted, information-rich presentations designed to help boards, managers, and owners understand and successfully navigate regulations around energy efficiency, hazardous materials, and more.

One Day, Big ROI, Zero Cost to Attend

Unlike most national conferences or multi-day industry events, the Cooperator Expo is local, focused, and designed for busy professionals and volunteers. It’s structured to deliver maximum value in one productive day. If you’ve been to the Expo in the past, this year will feel familiar—but new vendors, updated seminar content, and a changing regulatory and financial environment mean there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re navigating rising insurance premiums, aging infrastructure, stricter laws, or changing board dynamics, you’ll find answers, ideas, and trusted partners here.

For anyone involved in the management or governance of co-ops and condos in New York City, the Cooperator Expo New York isn’t just another event; it’s a tool designed to save you time, help you spend building funds more wisely, and strengthen your building’s performance and compliance in an increasingly complex landscape. Even if you’ve been to the show before, 2025 will deliver new connections, updated resources, and expanded insights—all tailored to the rapidly shifting needs of NYC boards and building professionals. If you’re making decisions about repairs, upgrades, budgets, staff, or resident issues—this event is for you. 

Register now at coopexpofall.com and we’ll see you on Tuesday, November 18 at the Javits Center!