named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
APTSPalooza
Annual education conference featuring sessions on leasing, maintenance, technology, and resident engagement for multifamily professionals
Advocacy and Legislative Monitoring
Tracks and responds to state and local housing legislation including the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), providing updates and mobilizing industry action
Member Networking and Committees
Facilitates peer connections, leadership opportunities, and supplier partnerships through events and collaborative groups
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for multifamily housing industryAdvocates on behalf of multi-family rental property owners at local, state, and national levels by monitoring legislation, issuing member alerts, organizing opposition to bills like the REST Act, holding weekly calls with lobbyists, coordinating meetings with elected officials, and collaborating with peer organizations. Operates a Legislative Committee that advocates year-round on members' behalf.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraising through events and sponsorshipsRaises funds for local charities through an annual Golf Tournament featuring silent auctions, and secures sponsors for signature events to support legislative initiatives and organizational operations.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting educational and networking eventsPlans and executes annual educational conferences, workshops, and networking events—including Maintenance Mania, Fair Housing Events, and in-person sessions on new laws like the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act—featuring speakers, sponsorships, and structured networking breaks. Facilitates connections between property managers, leasing staff, maintenance teams, and supplier partners across New York.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Member services and organizational operationsConducts outreach to recruit and retain members via calls, emails, visits, and communications; manages organizational finances including budgeting, dues setting, and financial oversight; recruits board candidates and administers elections; and maintains digital presence through website, social media, email, and text alerts.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Professional education and training programsProvides ongoing education and professional development tailored to New York’s multifamily housing industry, including legislative updates, compliance guidance, operational best practices, financial education courses, and training to reduce maintenance response times and improve team coordination. Offers access to NAAEI credentials for nationally recognized designations in leasing, property management, and maintenance.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provision of operational tools and resourcesProvides members with practical tools such as Click & Lease, a digital leasing platform with legally compliant, attorney-reviewed lease forms, to streamline the leasing process and improve operational efficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$325K
Contributions & grants$162K50%
Program service revenue$155K48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$283K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$142K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CHRISTINE O'CONNELL MORE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN PHILLIPS — BOARD MEMBER
- KARA RAFFERTY — PRESIDENT
- KIM DEE — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA GRIGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- MEGAN TETLACK — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- MIKE STEURER — TREASURER
- NATALYA RODRIGUEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- SELVIA TOMSON — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMMY FREDENBURG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- ALN Apartment Data Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Adirondack Basement Systems Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Apartment Geofencing Partner — Exhibitor at APTSPalooza 2026, with a presenter on marketing trends and budget efficiency.
- Apartments.com Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Assembly Speaker Heastie Government — Targeted in advocacy efforts to prevent the REST Act from being brought to a vote.
- Belfor Property Restoration Partner — Exhibitor at APTSPalooza 2026, with a presenter on role clarity and team responsibilities.
- Brynson Group Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026, participating in the trade show.
- Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel Partner — Host hotel for APTSPalooza 2026, providing discounted room rates for conference attendees.
- Ehrlich Pest Control Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Feeding America Partner — Collaborates with peer multifamily associations across New York State on legislative matters.
- MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration Partner — Sponsored the "Cocktails & Connections" networking event.
- Multifamily Insiders Partner — Partnership to provide APTS of NY members with discounted access to virtual industry events.
- NAA Network — Collaborates with NAA to enable access to Click and Lease Digital Leasing Software, requiring local association membership for licensing.
- National Apartment Association Network — APTS of NY membership includes access to National Apartment Association resources, webinars, and benefits.
- National Apartment Association Network — Official NAA affiliate chapter covering most of New York State, working with NAA to meet qualifications and access industry resources.
- National Apartment Association Education Institute Network — Provides access to NAAEI credentials and professional development programs for members.
- New Jersey Apartment Association Partner — Visited NJAA to gain insights and best practices for organizing education events and association operations.
- New York State Assembly Government — Engages with the Assembly to oppose the REST Act through advocacy campaigns.
- O'Connell More Consulting and Real Estate Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Petscreening Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026, with presenters featured in multiple sessions.
- SBA Communications Partner — Exhibitor at APTSPalooza 2026, with a presenter on leadership decision-making.
- Sponsors Partner — Provides support enabling the organization's mission
- Springblinds Partner — Member-exclusive exhibitor/vendor at APTSPalooza 2026.
- Webinar Wednesday Team Partner — Co-hosts the Financial Boot Camp webinar with NY Capital Region Apartment Association Inc.
- Webinar Wednesday Team Partner — Co-hosts the Mastering Maintenance webinar series with the organization.
- Yardi Partner — Exhibitor at APTSPalooza 2026, with representatives presenting on AI and online reputation management.
- elected officials Government — Works with elected officials to monitor and influence legislation affecting the multifamily housing industry.
- lobbyists Partner — Collaborates with lobbyists to advocate on behalf of members.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building via Integrated Education and Resource Sharingmethodology: capacity_buildingBy integrating education, advocacy, and networking, the organization improves members' ability to manage rental properties effectively, because combining knowledge transfer with peer connection and policy support leads to better-informed, more resilient operators.
- Unified Advocacy Through Collective Political Voicemethodology: unified-lobbyingBy consolidating multifamily housing owners under a shared lobbying identity ("Under One Roof"), the organization strengthens its influence on state policy, because unified representation amplifies the industry's political impact and improves advocacy outcomes.