Membership

The New York Capital Region Apartment Association (NYCRAA) is a trade association representing apartment owners, managers and industry suppliers in the Upstate NY area. Although we are young it is our long term goal to become a positive force for our members through our educational seminars, networking events and legislative actions. Our continued growth will ensure our extended reach thus providing a strong voice for the growth and prosperity of multi-housing in our area.

Member Benefits

All dues paying members will receive the following benefits:

Nationally

• Membership in the National Apartment Association (NAA) as well as NYCRAA
• Free subscription to the NAA’s “Units” magazine
• NAA - Through a joint legislative alliance with the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), protects your interests and speaks for you in both regulator and legislative bodies at the federal government level.
• NAA plans and executes three exceptional opportunities for you to network, exchange ideas, and form relationships with other professionals in our industry: the Capitol Conference, the Education Conference and Exposition, and the Assembly of Delegates meetings. Each affords you an opportunity to strengthen your connections and make a contribution to our industry by serving on committees and participating in the government process.
• NAA Political Action Committee - lobbying funds.
• Apartment Industry Mobilization Service - AIMS provides members with regular updates of legislative developments that may affect the multifamily housing industry.
• NAA lease Program - NAA offers its members state-customized leases and forms that are delivered via an easy-to-use software package.
• NA Learning Center - Take advantage now of online learning through the NAA Learning Center! As a member of NAA, you will enjoy discounted pricing on some of the industry’s most popular courses! (Fair Housing, Leasing for a Living, Resident Retention, Mold Awareness etc.)
• Access to the members only area of the NAA website

Locally

• Educational Programs - Various educational seminars offered throughout the year as well as the ability to achieve national designations in six programs as offered through NAA to local affiliates.

• Membership Directory - On site listings of Apartment Management Companies, Apartment Owners and Industry suppliers.

• Networking Events - Various social events throughout the year to stimulate and enhance networking opportunities between Owners, Management Co.’s and Vendors.

• Legislative Voice - Strengthen your voice on Legislative issues that affect the multi-family housing industry in New York State.

• Marketing/Advertising - Members can market their properties via the NYCRAA website. Supplier/Vendor members can sponsor Luncheons, seminars and special events as well as have opportunities to speak briefly about your company at NYCRAA meetings.

• Chamber of Commerce Membership - NYCRAA is a member of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce. As such all NYCRAA members receive the full benefits of the Chamber including Health Care Insurance, Dental Insurance, Business Services, Member to Member Discounts and Networking opportunities.

• JOIN Today! Download Membership Application in Acrobat (PDF) format.