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Toggle navigation Event Info Agenda Partners Event FAQs Contact Us Get Tickets Building Great Property Ops Teams GET TICKETS Monday, October 23rd Convene – One Liberty Plaza, NYC All-Day Event For Better Compliance & Ops Management RealFocus event brings together the best industry experts, agency representatives, and management professionals to review best practices, new trends, and critical details on real estate compliance and property operations. It’s the only all-day event that connects your team with need-to-know information for managing your portfolio. RealFocus 2023 was on Monday, October 23rd. Check out our video recap to the left, and stay tuned for information on upcoming events from your friends at SiteCompli! Learn Engage and interact with management & compliance experts to get the latest updates on running your properties. Ideate Network with fellow colleagues and industry leaders during targeted workshops, Q&A sessions, and a few fun surprises! Innovate Discover new products and technology to make your operations more automated, and your life less stressful. CHECKMARK AWARDS 2023 We’re thrilled to honor the best of the best in property operations once again in 2023. Stay tuned for Checkmark Award nomination information, coming later this Summer. AGENDA PREVIEW The best property management organizations send their teams to RealFocus to ensure they’re prepared to face another year of compliance challenges. It’s the best place to learn from industry experts, agency representatives, and fellow professionals – all in one day, in one location. Here are some of the highlights for RealFocus 2023: Your chance to learn & interact with representatives from DOB, HPD, OATH, and the DOHMH Annual report debut: which neighborhoods see the most violations? The best in-person expert conversation: The Ultimate Compliance Checklist ! Get live guidance on how to respond to the latest Local Law 97 updates Announcements of new SiteCompli & InCheck features, and how you can get priority updates! View our detailed agenda below, and stay tuned for more announcements – we’re always adding new and exciting events to RealFocus! Day 1 08:00 Breakfast & Registration Breakfast & Registration Get your RealFocus started the right way! We’ll be here ready to check you and your teammates in for a day of learning and fun. And don’t worry - we’ve got unlimited, all-day coffee on hand. 60min Main Hall All Attendees 09:00 Welcome & Team Talk – How Are We Handling Compliance? Welcome & Team Talk – How Are We Handling Compliance? This year’s RealFocus is all about building great property operations teams. That’s why we’re starting the day with stories from teams like yours - sharing what’s working for them, how they’re handling NYC compliance, and what they’re planning for the future. 45min The Forum 09:30 Meet the Experts: Building Your Ultimate Compliance Checklist Meet the Experts: Building Your Ultimate Compliance Checklist It’s that time again - review your ultimate Compliance Checklist before the December crush hits. Join expert panelists to discuss how to structure your year in compliance, how to prevent outsized penalties, and more. Plus - get a look at new features from SiteCompli and InCheck, designed to help you keep track of it all. 30min 10:00 DOB Presents: Parking Garage Inspections & Requirements DOB Presents: Parking Garage Inspections & Requirements With the first wave of required parking garage inspections coming due this year, it’s more important than ever to understand what you need to do to keep NYC spaces safe. Join the Department of Buildings for their presentation on parking garage requirements, including the upcoming inspections and proposed rules & laws. 50min All Attendees 10:00 DSNY Presents: Key Sanitation Updates & Requirements For Property Managers DSNY Presents: Key Sanitation Updates & Requirements For Property Managers Join representatives from the Department of Sanitation to review the latest changes critical for building owners and managers, including: This year’s updates to trash set-out times and enforcement Ongoing expansion of the Curbside Composting program And more! 45min 11:00 The Race For 2024: Finalizing Your Local Law 97 Plans The Race For 2024: Finalizing Your Local Law 97 Plans Enforcement for the law that’s been looming for several years is finally here. Critical due dates for Local Law 97 are coming in 2024 - is your team prepared to meet them? Marc Zuluaga, Co-Founder of Cadence OneFive and sustainability expert will be joined by representatives of energy efficiency rebate and financing programs. This panel will walk your team through some of the latest updates and best practices, including: New rules focused on the prescriptive list for affordable housing Programs you can - and should - take advantage of Where to start taking action, even if you haven’t yet Avoid outsized penalties by being prepared with expert advice and answers to your biggest questions. 45min East Hub All Attendees 11:00 Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Why Back-of-Door Safety Is A Top Priority Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Why Back-of-Door Safety Is A Top Priority It’s not just about enforcement - ensuring residents know what to do (and where to go) in the event of a fire emergency is critical for saving lives and helping people stay safe. Join Stephanie Cardello, Vice President of Compliance at FirstService Residential and Jim Bullock & Robert O’Brien from NY Fire Consultants to discuss strategy when it comes to resident safety, and review how you can prioritize sharing back-of-door information so residents understand it. 45min The Forum 12:00 Lunch Lunch Enjoy a well-deserved break with a delicious lunch. Network with fellow event guests and session experts while you relax & gear up for the afternoon sessions. Kosher meals will be provided upon request - please let us know when you reserve your spot! 60min Main Hall All Attendees 12:30 FDNY Violations Are Heating Up: How To Prevent & Respond FDNY Violations Are Heating Up: How To Prevent & Respond Join the team from Capitol Fire Sprinkler for a lunch & learn session outlining which FDNY violations are trending upwards, and how you and your team can stay prepared and prevent escalating penalties. 30min The Forum 12:30 Mailings Q&A – Best Practices For The Best Response Rate Mailings Q&A – Best Practices For The Best Response Rate With new lead laws in place, getting annual safety notice mailings right is more important now than ever. Learn how other teams are approaching mailings season, and plan out yours before Jan 1. 30min East Hub 01:00 HPD Presents: Regulations Review HPD Presents: Regulations Review Join representatives from HPD Code Enforcement to review recent regulations, including lead, mold, and more critical must-know requirements. 45 min The Forum 01:00 Compliance Manager: The Best Tool For Staying Proactive & Preventing Fines Compliance Manager: The Best Tool For Staying Proactive & Preventing Fines Learn about the latest features for staying proactive, and staying in compliance - Compliance Manager! Get an up-close tour of how Compliance Manager can help you and your team track offline filings and requirements and prevent thousands in penalties. 45min 02:00 DOHMH Presents: Regulations Review DOHMH Presents: Regulations Review Join the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to learn about the latest regulations and get answers to your questions. 45min The Forum All Attendees 02:00 The State of Our Neighborhoods: Violation Counts In 2023 The State of Our Neighborhoods: Violation Counts In 2023 Join us for one of our biggest updates yet - our State of the Neighborhood Report for 2023: Which neighborhoods are seeing the most violations? Average violation counts for different building types Top violation types by neighborhood & community district Get the data, and our analysis on what it means for your properties. And be the first to get a copy of the full report! 50min East Hub All Attendees...