Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY)

06/04/2026

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05/16/2026

04/19/2026

We’ve had tremendous response to our 2026 Gala and we thanks our sponsors

04/19/2026

Join us!

https://spony.org/gala2026/

04/10/2026

HPD is holding a program next week on deed theft
https://hpd.benchurl.com/c/l?u=13BE44A7&e=1B3685E&c=131BFF&&t=0&l=E2A0D6FD&email=l%2BMq%2BDrLvAeolq7uA%2Fws5w%3D%3D&seq=1

03/27/2026

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Please see our recent communication with members about the RGB process.
If you are not currently a member we invite you to join SPONY. Visit us at spony.org

Each year, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board process begins with the release of the Net Operating Income (NOI) report. There remains widespread misunderstanding about what this report actually measures. Many elected officials and housing advocates cite NOI as proof of landlords' profits, when....

03/23/2026

https://www.vitalcitynyc.org/mamdani-rent-freeze-nyc-rent-guidelines-board-explained/

Two former Rent Guidelines Board chairs explain how the process really works.

03/17/2026

It's somewhat cathartic to put your experiences into words and hit the submit button so we encourage you to submit testimony!

Rental Ripoff Hearings - Submit Online Testimony
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New York City is currently holding “Rental Ripoff” hearings, encouraging tenants to come forward and share their experiences. While those voices are highlighted, the perspectives of the people who actually own, operate, and maintain housing in this city are largely missing from the conversation.

If the City wants stories, they should hear from housing providers too.

We encourage all members to submit testimony online and explain the real challenges of operating housing in NYC—rising property taxes, insurance, utilities, labor, and regulatory burdens, all while rental income remains restricted.

Your real-world experience matters. Even if you cannot attend the hearings in person, your written testimony can still be part of the official record.

Now is the time to make sure policymakers hear the full story about what it takes to provide and maintain housing in New York City.

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Thank you for your interest in submitting testimony. Please be advised that any personal information you provide in your comment or testimony will be publicly available and will remain part of the public record.

03/13/2026

SPONY and Kucker Marino will be hosting a webinar regarding the recent Section 8 ruling
Webinar Details​
​Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
​Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Register here:​
​https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QY99eAqZRcWHT0ha1Qwqmg

Following the recent decision in People of the State of New York v. Commons West, LLC, in which the Appellate Division held that New York cannot compel property owners to participate in the federal Section 8 program through the State’s source-of-income discrimination law, Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP, in partnership with the Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY), will be hosting a webinar to discuss the ruling and its potential implications for property owners and operators.

During this program, our panel will review the court’s decision, discuss how it may affect owners participating in or considering participation in the Section 8 program, and address key legal and operational considerations for housing providers moving forward.

Speakers​
Ari Katzap – Of Counsel, Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP
Nativ Winiarsky – Partner, Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP

Moderator​
Craig Gambardella – Partner, Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP

In partnership with​
Ann Korchak – President, Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY)

03/12/2026

Please read message below we shared with our membership today. We encourage all NYC landlords to have your voices heard. The online submission is an easy way to do that.
https://nycforms.cityofnewyork.us/216

New York City is currently holding “Rental Ripoff” hearings, encouraging tenants to come forward and share their experiences. While those voices are highlighted, the perspectives of the people who actually own, operate, and maintain housing in this city are largely missing from the conversation.

If the City wants stories, they should hear from housing providers too.

We encourage all members to submit testimony online and explain the real challenges of operating housing in NYC—rising property taxes, insurance, utilities, labor, and regulatory burdens, all while rental income remains restricted.

Your real-world experience matters. Even if you cannot attend the hearings in person, your written testimony can still be part of the official record.

Now is the time to make sure policymakers hear the full story about what it takes to provide and maintain housing in New York City.

Thank you for your interest in submitting testimony. Please be advised that any personal information you provide in your comment or testimony will be publicly available and will remain part of the public record.