Who We Are and
What We Stand For:
SPONY - The voice of the small property owner in all boroughs.
SPONY helps owners help themselves. SPONY members include owners of all types of residental rental property.
- Our goal is to improve conditions for small property owners.
- We believe in the right to own property proudly and equitably.
- We are dedicated to preserving decent affordable housing for New York
City's tenants without sacrificing the dignity and rights of owners.
- We believe the owners of small properties face different problems than
those who own large ones.
- We believe property owners and their tenants suffer from overwhelming and
irrational government regulations.
- We are working to change these conditions.
SPONY Members
SPONY members are property owners, from people who own a 2 family house to a
100+ unit apartment building. Most of our members have a full time career
or job in addition to being a property owner. Members include owners of both
free market and rent regulated properties.
Collectively, SPONY members
have expertise on virtually every aspect of city property ownership -- from
renovations to realtors to the Rent Guidlines board, SPONY members have been
there, done that and are willing to help you .
Some SPONY members are also active in representing property owners before the
City and State government. By speaking at public meetings and hearings,
they educate lawmakers and the public at large on the difficulties of owning
property in New York and break down common misconceptions about landlords and
tenants.
Executive Committee
SPONY meetings are directed by a volunteer committee. The committee is a
diverse group of City property owners who volunteer their time and expertise to
advocate for the small New York property owner. The committee sets the topic,
date and arranges for speakers for each Membership
Meeting. Committee members also stay acutely informed on housing law and
regulation at the city, state and federal level, and notify all members of
important changes. Recent topics of note have been the proposed changes to
the Rent Stabilization Code, lead paint disclosure, and changes to the fire
code.
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