named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Energy Code Training Series
Free webinar series on the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code for builders and contractors, funded by NYSERDA
Government Relations Briefings
Exclusive member briefings on legislative and regulatory developments affecting residential construction, led by NYSBA leadership and lobbyists
Legal Challenge to All-Electric Building Act
Coalition-led litigation to suspend implementation of New York's gas-ban regulations for new residential buildings
SEQRA Reform Advocacy
Advocacy campaign to reform New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act to streamline environmental review for housing projects and reduce development delays
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for pro-housing and pro-business policies in New York StateAdvocates at the state level for legislative and regulatory policies that support the residential construction industry, including opposing mandatory fire sprinkler requirements, expansion of prevailing wage laws, and the All-Electric Building Act, while promoting housing feasibility and business-friendly reforms. Engages in coalition-building and mobilizes members to influence policy outcomes.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships for students in residential constructionFunds the William Morehouse Scholarship to support students pursuing education in the residential construction industry, providing financial assistance to advance workforce development in the sector.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Conducting research to inform housing and construction policyCommissions and publishes research studies on key regulatory and technical issues affecting residential construction, including the feasibility of fire sprinkler systems, public perception of the All-Electric Building Act, and the impact of expanded wetlands regulations on housing development.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Providing education and tools for regulatory complianceOffers capacity-building resources such as a seven-part webinar series on energy code compliance and develops self-assessment worksheets to help builders evaluate eligibility for SEQRA exemptions based on project characteristics.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$420K
Contributions & grants$312K74%
Program service revenue$83K20%
Investment income$25K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$346K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$166K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$623K
Cash$286K
Investments$314K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$614K
Liquid reserves20.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHAEL FAZIO | ED (NON-VOTI | 40 | $97K |
board members · 23
- ANDREW ROMANOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE GERBER — DIRECTOR
- BRUNO SCHICKEL — VICE-PRESIDE
- CHRISTINE RAIBLE — DIRECTOR
- DAN BARNABA — TREASURER
- DONNA CIANCIO — DIRECTOR
- ERIC ABRAHAM — DIRECTOR
- ERIC BLUESTONE — DIRECTOR
- GABRIEL SCHICKEL — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE LODICK — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE POULON — DIRECTOR
- GRANT HAVASY — DIRECTOR
- JABARI BELL — DIRECTOR
- JAY MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN NORTON — DIRECTOR
- KRISTEN EGELSTON — DIRECTOR
- LUKE LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- MARK BARBATO — DIRECTOR
- MARY MURPHY-HARRISON — DIRECTOR
- MARY THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- PETER FLOREY — PRESIDENT
- PHIL NANULA — DIRECTOR
- RANDY LEE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Associated Builders & Owners of Greater New York Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Buffalo Niagara Builders Association Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Build More New York Coalition Coalition — Member of a coalition advocating for reform of New York's Scaffold Law.
- Building & Allied Construction Industries of Westchester Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Building Industry Association of New York City Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Dana Carotenuto Partner — Representative from MirRam Group who played a key role in advocacy efforts for SEQRA reform.
- Davey Resource Group Partner — Conducted the Wetlands Impact Map Study commissioned by NYSBA.
- Governor Hochul Government — Collaborated with the Governor's housing team during SEQRA reform negotiations.
- Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central New York Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Mohawk Valley Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Hudson Valley Building Industry Association Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- KeepNewYorkBuilding.org Coalition — Participates in a coalition to oppose prevailing wage expansion in New York State.
- MirRam Group Partner — NYSBA's lobbyist, Dana Carotenuto, is from the MirRam Group, which supports government relations efforts.
- MirRam Group Partner — Organization whose representative contributed to NYSBA's advocacy on SEQRA reform.
- NAHB Partner — Collaborated with NYSBA to secure a suspension of New York’s gas-ban regulations during the appeals process.
- NAHB's State and Local Issues Fund Committee Funder — Provided financial assistance for the Housing and Feasibility of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Study.
- NYSBA Network — NYSBA PAC operates as a political action committee under the New York State Builders Association.
- NYSBA Research and Education Foundation Funder — Co-funded the Housing and Feasibility of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Study.
- NYSBA Research and Education Foundation (REF) Partner — Provided support for commissioning a statewide survey on public perceptions of the All-Electric Building Act.
- NYSERDA Government — Provides funding and partnership for energy code compliance initiatives.
- National Association of Home Builders Network — Organization with which NYSBA maintains a membership relationship, enabling automatic enrollment.
- National Association of Home Builders Network — Partnered with NYSBA in its founding and ongoing operations.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Recipient of NYSBA's formal comments on proposed wetlands protection regulations.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Funder — Funds the Energy Code Training webinar series.
- New York State Home and Community Renewal Government — Partner agency administering the Pro-Housing Community Program referenced in advocacy work.
- Niagara Region Construction Alliance Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Submitted regulatory reform recommendations in response to the EXPRESS NY initiative.
- Queens and Bronx Building Association Partner — Local affiliate through which membership in NYSBA is obtained.
- Rep. Nick Langworthy Government — Collaborated with or supported legislative efforts by Rep. Nick Langworthy on federal Scaffold Law reform.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Coalition-Based Amplification of Industry Advocacymethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy forming coalitions with business leaders and aligning member-driven insights, the organization amplifies its advocacy impact, because collective action increases political and public influence on legislation affecting construction affordability and development.
- Regulatory and Legislative Advocacy to Improve Housing Supplymethodology: regulatory-impact-advocacyBy advocating for regulatory reform, zoning changes, and legislative adjustments informed by member experience and research, the organization seeks to reduce barriers to housing production, lower costs, and increase the availability of housing in New York, because streamlined policies enable faster and more affordable development.
- Research-Informed Advocacy for Credible Policy Influencemethodology: evidence-based_advocacyBy using research-based analysis and data visualization to shape advocacy positions, the organization strengthens its credibility and effectiveness in influencing legislation and regulation, because evidence-based arguments are more persuasive to policymakers and stakeholders.
- Scaffold Law Reform to Reduce Construction Costsmethodology: scaffold-law-reform-through-advocacyBy advocating for reform of New York’s Scaffold Law to eliminate absolute liability, the organization aims to reduce construction costs while maintaining worker safety, because current liability rules inflate insurance and development expenses unnecessarily.
- Workforce Development Through Education Supportmethodology: workforce-development-through-educationBy providing scholarships to students entering residential construction education, the organization strengthens the future workforce, because investing in training pipelines ensures a sustainable and skilled labor force for the housing industry.