Join RAND at the Cooperator New York Expo
Owners, boards, and property managers are balancing a wide range of building priorities, from inspections and compliance obligations to repair planning, capital needs, and building performance. The Cooperator New York Expo offers an opportunity to hear from industry professionals, explore current issues affecting multifamily properties, and have practical conversations about what comes next.
On April 22, 2026, RAND will be participating in two speaking sessions in the Local Law Resource Hub and will also be available at our booth throughout the day. Our sessions will focus on FISP and parking structure inspections, and our team will also be available to discuss related topics including parapet inspections, Local Law 97, and other building repair, restoration, modernization, and compliance matters.
RAND will also be at Booth 1302 at the Expo where attendees can connect directly with our team through the day.
FISP Cycle 10: What to Be Thinking About Now
Stephen A. Varone, President of RAND, will be speaking on the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP):
- Time: 3:00–3:30 PM
- Location: Americas Hall 1, Local Law Resource Hub
This session will focus on practical considerations for Cycle 10, including:
- Inspection timing and current lead times
- Considerations for smoother filing amid increased DOB scrutiny
- How access agreements can affect inspections, repairs, and project sequencing
- How delays can impact timelines, budgeting, and compliance planning
For many buildings, early decisions around timing, filing, and coordination can have a significant impact on how smoothly the filing process moves forward.
Parking Garages: Planning Before Problems
Parking garage inspections are often deferred because they are less visible day to day. In practice, that delay can lead to more complex repairs, higher costs, and operational disruption.
Jimmy Vignola, Chief Structural Engineer at RAND, will be speaking on parking structure requirements under Local Law 126 and Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures program (PIPS):
- Time: 11:15–11:45 AM
- Location: Americas Hall 1, Local Law Resource Hub
This session will cover:
- What building teams should understand about current requirements
- Common conditions and repair concerns identified during inspections
- A practical checklist of maintenance items and warning signs to watch for
Meet the RAND Team
Throughout the day, the RAND team will be available at Booth 1302 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Stop by to:
- Discuss upcoming compliance deadlines, including FISP, parapets, parking structures, and Local Law 97
- Ask questions about repair planning, timelines, and building priorities
- Learn more about related services such as building surveys and capital planning
- Pick up a copy of RAND’s local law compliance calendar
Whether your building is planning ahead or addressing more immediate needs, our team will be available to talk through practical next steps.
Event Details
- Event: Cooperator New York Expo
- Date: April 22, 2026
- Location: New York Hilton Midtown
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration is free. You can sign up at coopexpo.com.
About the Expo
The Cooperator organizes the Cooperator New York Expo, one of the largest trade shows for co-op and condo boards, property managers, and building professionals in the New York City area.
The event brings together a wide range of service providers across building systems, compliance, operations, and capital planning, along with educational programming focused on current regulatory and operational topics affecting multifamily properties.
About RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is an employee-owned consulting firm based in New York City that evaluates building systems and designs and administers repair, restoration, and upgrade programs for existing buildings.
Since 1987, RAND has worked on thousands of properties across the region, providing integrated services in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP systems, energy services, and local law compliance. The firm works with co-ops, condominiums, commercial, and institutional owners, with a focus on keeping buildings safe, functional, and compliant.