Independent Technical & Strategic Advisory for NYC Co-op and Condo Boards
Twenty years as a three-time NYC board president, backed by 50 years inside NYC construction, HVAC, building operations, and energy solutions. A dual-perspective advisor — operator and principal — working exclusively for the board.
About The Board President's Consigliere
Board President's Consigliere provides high-level technical advisory services to the boards of premier New York City residential buildings.
With 20 years of experience as a three-time board president, backed by over 50 years inside NYC construction, HVAC, building operations, and energy solutions, we bring a rare dual-perspective — operator and principal — to complex building challenges.
We act as the bridge between attorneys, consultants, managing agents, and staff, aligning all parties to deliver clarity, strategy, and execution.
Board President's Consigliere delivers tailored solutions across technical, operational, and strategic domains, ensuring efficient resolution of complex building challenges.
Services
Four practice areas, built on decades of operational experience inside New York's luxury residential buildings.
Capital Management and Planning
1. Life-cycle cost management and budgeting
2. Equipment evaluation and replacement planning
3. Compliance implementation programs (Local Law 11, Local Law 97, FDNY)
4. TCO, C of O, DOB, and ECB compliance strategy
5. Capital repairs and owner's rep services
6. Development of draft RFPs and Forms of Agreement
Global Settlement & Conflict Resolution
1. Global settlement strategy and execution
2. Coordination with legal counsel and litigation support
3. Manufacturer, vendor, and subcontractor disputes
4. Warranty enforcement and dispute resolution
5. Catastrophic system failure response and solutions
6. Punch list and project closeout optimization
Operational Excellence & Oversight
1. Vendor audits, selection, and performance review
2. Maintenance audits and preventative planning
3. System-specific maintenance scheduling and tasking
4. Ongoing inspection and compliance verification
5. Staff training and operational development (including video training)
6. Fire & life safety, blackout, and flood preparedness
Building Operations & Performance Optimization
1. MEP troubleshooting and system optimization
2. Retro-commissioning (RCx)
3. Energy audits and Local Law 97 strategy
4. Indoor air quality solutions
5. Emergency power testing ("pull-the-plug")
6. Water treatment and system longevity
7. Heating and cooling optimization solutions and strategies
About the Founder: Daniel T. Donnelly
Daniel T. Donnelly is the founder of Donnelly Mechanical (1989) and Donnelly Sustainable Energy Services (2009), both of which were successfully acquired by ENGIE North America in 2018. He built Donnelly Mechanical into one of New York City's premier mechanical contractors, generating over $175 million in revenue and employing more than 200 professionals.
With over 50 years of industry experience, Mr. Donnelly is widely recognized for his ability to lead sophisticated negotiations and high-level budgeting, paired with deep expertise in HVAC systems, MEP infrastructure, energy strategy, commissioning, design-build construction, and technical troubleshooting across some of the most complex properties in New York City.
In addition to his technical background, Mr. Donnelly brings 20 years of experience as a three-time Board President of luxury residential buildings in New York City, where he has successfully led global settlement strategies involving construction defects, sponsor disputes, major capital issues, capital repairs, and energy upgrades.
Mr. Donnelly's passion lies in the successful closeout of both commercial and residential projects. Over the course of his career, he has closed out several thousand seamless projects, with a particular focus on ensuring smooth transition, documentation, and turnover to operational staff.
His project portfolio includes Carnegie Hall, the New York Stock Exchange, Forbes, the NFL, Major League Baseball, Bank of America, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Yahoo, the New York Public Library system, and Disney/ABC.
Today, he serves as a strategic advisor, technical consultant, and executive coach, helping boards, building owners, and entrepreneurs navigate complex operational, financial, and technical challenges.
Boards & Leadership Experiences
Leadership Roles
🔹Past Board President: 252 East 57th Street, 250 East 53rd Street, and 300 East 55th Street, NYC — led global settlement strategies in each building
🔹Past President: Executive Association of New York
🔹Vice President: St. Mel's Academy, Flushing, NY
Chairman: National Kidney Foundation Annual Kidney Walk (2017)
Board & Director Positions
🔹Life Director: Garden City Men's Association
🔹Board Member: Mentor NY
🔹Board Member / Facilities Technical Advisory: Madison Boys & Girls Clubs
🔹Board Member: Knights of St. Patrick, NYC
Advisory Boards
🔹Gurney's Montauk Residents Advisory Board
🔹The Aquidneck Club Residents Advisory Board
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses
🔹WELL AP
🔹LEED AP O+M
🔹Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
🔹Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC)
🔹DCIE
🔹Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
🔹Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)
🔹NYC Refrigeration Engineer License #5795
🔹Certified Demand Site Professional #1301
🔹Indoor Air Quality Air System Cleaning Specialist #6990870
🔹U.S. Army Cold War Certificate
🔹ACC Certified Executive Coach
Professional & Peer Memberships
🔹Vistage International (10-year member)
🔹Tiger 21, Group 9 NYC Chapter
🔹Maxim Consulting — Technical Service Director
When the stakes are high, bring in someone who's sat in your seat.
Initial consultations are confidential.
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