BOMA New York

What BOMA New York does

BOMA New York (legally, the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1967 that serves commercial real estate professionals across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island. It operates as the local federation of BOMA International, the world's largest CRE trade association, and is automatically affiliated with the BOMA Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC). Its membership is held at the firm level across five tiers — Principal ($2,180/year), Professional ($2,160), Associate ($900), Allied ($2,500), and Emerging Leaders ($225) — and includes building owners, third-party property managers (Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, JLL, Vornado, Hines, SL Green, Silverstein, Tishman Speyer, Durst, Related, Paramount), professional service providers, and contract services firms. Collectively, member firms oversee an estimated 400–529 million square feet of NYC office space and serve roughly 3 million daily office tenants.

The organization delivers value through three core pillars: education, advocacy, and recognition. Education is anchored by the BOMI designation curriculum (RPA, FMA, SMT, SMA) delivered as six-week live virtual courses ($1,300 member / $1,450 non-member), supplemented by a scholarship program covering up to eight courses, a mentorship program (third cohort in 2024), seminars, monthly forums, building tours, and LEED/WELL preparation. Advocacy is conducted through direct engagement with the NYC Mayor's Office, City Council, Department of Buildings, FDNY, and NYSERDA, plus partnerships with REBNY and the New York Energy Consumer Council; BOMA NY has held a seat in the OEM Command Center since 1999. Recognition is delivered via the 53rd Annual Pinnacle Awards (September 24, 2026 at Chelsea Piers) and the regional-to-international TOBY Awards competition, in which New York has produced 60+ Regional and 16 International winners.

The business model is subscription-led (annual membership dues across five tiers) supplemented by per-course BOMI tuition and event sponsorship/advertising revenue. The association is staffed by four full-time professionals (Executive Director Lori Raphael, Senior Director of Membership & Events, Director of Professional Development, and an Administrative Associate) and is led by a volunteer board drawn from the largest NYC landlord and property management firms. It operates without proprietary technology beyond standard member portal, Atlas event platform, and job board infrastructure, and is not backed by venture capital or private equity.

Name

BOMA New York

Legal name

Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York

Website

http://www.bomany.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOMA New York is a non-profit trade association founded in 1967 that provides education, advocacy, networking, and recognition services to commercial real estate owners, property managers, and service providers across New York City and Long Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial/Office Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate association
• Property management education
• BOMI designation courses
• Building owners trade group
• CRE advocacy networking

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from five tiers (Principal $2,180, Professional $2,160, Associate $900, Allied $2,500, Emerging Leaders $225) represent the core recurring revenue stream. Membership automatically includes affiliation with BOMA International and the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).
2. BOMI Course Fees: Revenue from BOMI-designated professional development courses (6-week evening format via live virtual learning). Courses include Asset Management, Design Operations & Maintenance, Real Estate Investment & Finance, Law and Risk Management, Budgeting & Accounting, Environmental Health and Safety Issues. Member rate: $1,300 per course; Non-member rate: $1,450. Scholarship students pay $0. Additional fees for enrollment, books, and dual designation.
3. Event Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue from event sponsorships including the annual Pinnacle Awards (sponsorship and advertisement deadline August 28 for the September event at Chelsea Piers), Spring Golf Classic, Holiday Luncheon, and others. Advertising in the annual BOMA New York Membership Directory also generates revenue (media kit available).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BOMA New York is a nonprofit trade association that delivers tiered firm-level membership, professional education (BOMI designation courses and LEED/WELL training), industry recognition through annual Pinnacle Awards and TOBY Awards, advocacy before NYC and state agencies, and networking through 10 committees, seminars, building tours, mentorship, and events for commercial real estate owners, property managers, and service providers in New York City and Long Island.

Product overview

BOMA New York is a trade association serving commercial real estate professionals, offering a portfolio of membership-based services organized into professional education (BOMI designation courses in asset management, building systems, real estate finance, law/risk management, budgeting, and environmental health), awards programs (Pinnacle Awards and TOBY Awards), professional development (seminars, monthly forums, building tours, mentorship and scholarship programs), and member resources (newsletter, podcast library, webinar library, job board, and member directory). The organization functions as a membership association rather than a software product company, with offerings primarily centered on education, networking, advocacy, and industry recognition for building owners and property managers in the Greater New York area.

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Products and services

• BOMA New York Membership Five-tier firm-level annual membership (Principal, Associate, Professional, Allied, Emerging Leaders) for commercial building owners, property managers, professional service providers, contractors/suppliers, and emerging leaders operating in NYC and Long Island. Includes automatic affiliation with BOMA International and the Middle Atlantic Conference, voting rights (Principal), committee participation, member portal access, and eligibility for awards and BOMI scholarship.
• BOMI Designation Courses Live virtual 6-week evening professional courses (Asset Management, Design Operations & Maintenance Parts I and II, Real Estate Investment & Finance, Law and Risk Management, Budgeting & Accounting, Environmental Health and Safety Issues) toward BOMI designations including RPA, FMA, SMT, and SMA. Member rate $1,300 per course; non-member rate $1,450; additional fees for enrollment, print books, and dual designations.
• Pinnacle Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing outstanding commercial buildings and professionals in NYC across multiple categories. Includes nomination, judging, ceremony, and sponsorship opportunities. Held each year at Chelsea Piers with sponsorship and advertising deadlines preceding the September event.
• TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards Multi-tiered building excellence awards competition where BOMA NY Pinnacle Award winners advance to the MAC Regional TOBY Awards and ultimately the BOMA International TOBY Awards. Represents the most recognized awards pipeline in commercial real estate.
• LEED and WELL Credential Courses Specialty courses preparing members for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and WELL building certifications and designations, supporting sustainability and wellness credentialing for property teams.
• Building Tours Program Hands-on educational building tours of notable NYC commercial properties, providing behind-the-scenes access and operational learning opportunities. Available to members through the Atlas event registration system.
• Seminars and Monthly Forums Recurring interactive sessions featuring panel discussions on topics including smart buildings, high-rise preparedness, tenant management, building system integration, energy and sustainability, post-COVID trends, technology, and refrigerants. Format includes virtual monthly forums and topical seminars.
• Mentorship Program Year-long structured mentorship program pairing experienced commercial real estate professionals with Emerging Leaders for career guidance, industry networking, and leadership development. Originally established to support the Emerging Leaders initiative.
• BOMI Scholarship Program Financial assistance program for qualifying members covering up to eight BOMI courses toward a designation, including RPA, FMA, SMT, or SMA. Covers enrollment and tuition for scholarship students (subject to additional fees).

Quantifiable outcome

• BOMA members with BOMI designations can improve their salary by up to 10 percent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tunnel to Towers FoundationminorOthers · 13 December 2021BOMA New York presented the Civic Betterment Award to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in December 2021, recognizing the foundation's contribution to first responders and military families.
• Fordham UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2017BOMA New York and Fordham University partnered on a career program, announced July 2017, to connect BOMA NY members with Fordham students interested in commercial real estate careers.
• BOMA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA New York is the Greater New York area's federation of BOMA International, the world's largest trade association for commercial real estate. Automatic membership in BOMA International is included with BOMA New York membership. BOMA International's mission is to enhance the human, intellectual, and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards, and information. BOMA International represents over 16,000 commercial real estate professionals and more than nine billion square feet of office space in North America.
• BOMA Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA New York is automatically affiliated with the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), a regional consortium of 16 BOMA federations from Albany to Washington, D.C. MAC promotes the general welfare of the commercial real estate industry through cooperation and the exchange of ideas. MAC was founded in 1926 and organizes the annual MAC TOBY Awards competition.
• BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA established BOMI in 1970 to fill a perceived gap in property management education. BOMI offers professional designations including Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT), and Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA). BOMA New York serves as the primary New York area provider of BOMI courses, which are offered in 6-week live virtual learning format. The BOMI courses are a central part of BOMA NY's education program.
• New York Energy Consumer Council (NYECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA New York partners with the New York Energy Consumer Council to create legislative agendas shaped by consensus for realistic energy efficiency programs. This partnership supports the Energy & Sustainability Committee's work on energy conservation and sustainable business practices.
• Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA New York partners with REBNY to shape legislative agendas and represent the real estate community's concerns on energy efficiency programs. BOMA NY also participates in REBNY events and initiatives including the annual Leadership Breakfast.
• NYC Mayor's OfficecoreOthersBOMA New York maintains an active advocacy program and works directly with the Mayor's Office, City Council, and city agencies such as the Department of Buildings to share knowledge on matters related to commercial real estate and shape relevant policies.
• NYC Department of BuildingscoreOthersBOMA New York staff participates on City task forces, codes working groups, and other bodies at the Department of Buildings. Staff members produce legislative testimony and comments on draft rules related to commercial real estate policy-making.
• NYSERDAminorOthersNYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) has participated in BOMA NY Energy Action Day programming, presenting on greening the grid alongside ESRT and Hines.
• CaringKindminorOthersCaringKind received the Civic Betterment Award from BOMA NY, recognizing the organization's contribution to the community.
• FDNYcoreOthersBOMA New York works closely with FDNY on emergency preparedness and building safety. The association has hosted high-rise preparedness seminars with FDNY's Chief of Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness and provides guidance on fire and life safety matters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Global research and education-supported CRE and land-use organization with a strong NYC presence. Comparable as a cross-discipline CRE membership body providing education, networking, and policy thought leadership to overlapping owner/investor audiences.
• CoreNet Global: Association for corporate real estate (CRE) and corporate real estate services professionals. Comparable to BOMA NY in serving the occupier side of CRE with education, networking, and recognition, often overlapping with Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, and CBRE representatives who sit on BOMA NY's board.
• Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY): The largest and most established NYC real estate trade association, covering owners, developers, brokers, and managers. Directly competes with BOMA NY for policy influence, member mind-share, and sponsorship dollars among the same NYC landlord ecosystem, and is an explicit BOMA NY advocacy partner.
• NAIOP: National association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties. Comparable as a CRE industry trade group providing advocacy, education, and networking to many of the same owner/developer member firms.
• CCIM Institute: Commercial real estate investment association awarding the CCIM designation and providing education, networking, and advocacy to commercial investment professionals. Comparable to BOMA NY in providing CRE-specific credentialing and member services.
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): National CRE property management association offering the CPM designation, education, and advocacy. Directly comparable to BOMA NY in serving property managers and owners, with overlapping education (BOMI vs. CPM) and awards programs. The Chair of BOMA NY's board is a past president of IREM's Greater NY chapter.

Broad incumbents

• BOMA International: Parent federation representing 16,000+ CRE professionals across 9B+ SF in North America. Operates the national TOBY competition and global Every Building Conference; comparable as the umbrella trade association whose local chapters (including BOMA NY) deliver the ground-level programming.

Others

• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors): Global professional body for property professionals with significant NYC presence, offering the MRICS designation and standards. Comparable to BOMI's role within BOMA NY as an international CRE credentialing body whose holders overlap with BOMA NY's professional member base.

Emerging players

• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors): International association of industrial and office real estate brokers, focused on the brokerage side. Adjacent to BOMA NY's constituency, with overlapping membership among NYC CRE service firms and broker-led education/networking programming.

Regional players

• BOMA Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC): Regional consortium of 16 BOMA federations from Albany to Washington, D.C., founded in 1926. Operates the MAC TOBY Awards and serves the same members as BOMA NY at the Mid-Atlantic regional level — BOMA NY members are automatically affiliated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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