About ABO
Since 1910, the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York, Inc. (ABO) has been working to create a better business environment for the real estate industry in New York City. A powerful force on the legislative front, ABO’s advocacy efforts have time and again garnered important victories on behalf of builders and owners, while protecting them from unreasonable government mandates.
An influential membership organization, ABO is an important resource for its members, providing critical information and guidance on all matters impacting the real estate industry, as well as providing an array of programs designed to help owners maximize their profitability. At the same time, ABO provides a full slate of social, networking and educational activities, including monthly luncheons, seminars, an annual dinner dance and the largest annual real estate trade show on the east coast.
ABO’s members continue to shape the world’s most celebrated skyline. ABO is the voice of this distinguished group. We encourage you to join.
The ABO Mission
ABO continues to develop and maintain effective communication and networking between the real estate industry and local, state and federal governments in issues that affect building, managing and operating real property in New York City. |
ABO Activities
We sponsor, among other events, breakfast and luncheon meetings, educated programs and seminars, trade shows and an annual dance. These programs offer our members unique forums for the exchange of information, ideas and experience, as well as unique opportunities to forge long-lasting and profitable professional and personal relationships.
- Monthly Luncheon Series
ABO’s monthly luncheon meetings are the most effective way to bring the membership together – owners, builders and associates to learn from the most experienced industry experts, as well as elected and public officials about the latest proven strategies for building, owning, managing and operating real estate in New York City.
- Housing
ABO works with government and industry to create models for urban housing developments to alleviate the critical shortage of affordable housing in New York City.
- Management
ABO has established the highest standard of management education available to management professionals through the New York City Chapter of Registered Apartment Managers (RAM). This nationally recognized and sanctioned program provides essential training to property management professionals, one of New York City’s most demanding and necessary professionals.
- Special Seminars and Programs
ABO remains responsive to the information needs of its member by developing a comprehensive series of seminars designed to provide up-to-date information on issues to the real estate industry.
- The ABO Buildings/NY Show
Although ABO’s industry trade show has changed names in recent years, it is one of the more prominent shows for the real estate industry. In fact, it has grown to include not only New York City exhibitors but also many regional and national companies and firms as well.
ABO Initiatives
- Legislative Initiatives
ABO continues to voice its views on industry issues at every level of government. Testifying at crucial legislative hearings is one of the most effective ways that ABO makes its position heard.
- Law Committee
One of our greatest assets, our law committee reviews all pending legislation and issues position papers. Through our Albany arm, the New York State Builders Association, we are kept abreast of legislative activity related to the industry. By attending meetings with top state officials, submitting written positions on pending legislation and advocating for the causes we espouse, we effectively represent our industry.
- NAHB
United with 185,000 active members of the National Association of Home Builders, ABO members are assured of their impact on many federal issues including tax reform, budget deficits and policy-making in various areas affecting the industry. The tremendous resources of the Washington-based NAHB are also available to ABO members, as are effective political action committees (PACs) at the Federal, State and Local levels.
- Worker’s Compensation
ABO sponsors the ABO Workers’ Compensation Safety Group within the New York State Insurance Fund. Building owners and real estate management firms are eligible to apply, and the insured firm earns a guaranteed “up-front” 25 percent discount on its present insurance premium and additional dividends projected to be in the range of 45 percent on their annual premium, bringing the total savings to over 60 percent.
- Special Committees
ABO’s Financial Services, Education and Membership Committees are dedicated to presenting the enormous amount of information to ABO members in an organized and cogent manner.
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