Property owners
Give your residents a real choice.
License us a few square feet of rooftop. Get revenue, free common-area internet, and tenants who renew.
Why partner with us
Good for your building. Better for your residents.
Licensing revenue
ConnectNYC pays to license rooftop space under a standard agreement. You retain full ownership and complete control of your property — always.
Free common-area internet
Partnered buildings get free high-speed internet in common areas — lobby, community room, management office. Included at no additional cost as part of your agreement.
Happier, stickier tenants
Your residents get a competitive internet option with transparent pricing, no contracts, and no data caps. Choice makes tenants happy. Happy tenants renew leases.
Referral arrangements
Building owners and management companies who help connect residents with ConnectNYC can participate in referral arrangements. Reach out and we’ll walk you through the details.
How it works
Simple process. Minimal disruption.
From first conversation to live service — here’s how it goes.
Initial conversation
We learn about your building, answer every question, and determine if ConnectNYC is a good fit. No pressure. No commitment at this stage.
Site survey & license
Our team surveys the rooftop and building infrastructure. If it’s a go, we execute a standard license agreement — not a lease. You keep full control of your property.
Equipment installation
We install a compact wireless antenna on the rooftop — small, professional-grade, and fully code-compliant. Every step is coordinated with your building management.
Residents go live
Residents order ConnectNYC online and receive a self-install kit. They plug the modem into an existing coax outlet — no new wiring, no technician visits, no disruption.
Compliance
Fully compliant. Fully transparent.
NYC Telecommunications TPPN 5/98
ConnectNYC operates in full compliance with New York City’s Telecommunications Public Policy Notice (TPPN) 5/98, which establishes guidelines for telecom installations in residential buildings. Our agreements are structured as license agreements — not leases — so building owners maintain complete control of their property.
License, not lease
We license rooftop space under revocable license agreements. This distinction matters: a license conveys no property interest. You retain full ownership, full control, and the ability to terminate per the terms outlined in the agreement.
Insurance & code compliance
Every installation is fully insured and complies with NYC building codes. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and will name your building as an additional insured upon request. All equipment is FCC-certified and professionally installed.
No exclusivity
We never require exclusive access. Your building keeps every existing provider. Our goal is to give residents more choice — not to lock out competition.
Owners’ questions
Questions building owners ask.
How much space does the rooftop equipment need?
About the footprint of a small satellite dish plus a compact equipment cabinet. Most installations are nearly invisible from street level.
Do you need to run new cable through the building?
No. We use the existing coaxial cable already in your risers and walls. No conduit work, no hallway construction, no disruption to residents.
Is this a lease or a license?
A revocable license. It conveys no property interest, keeps you in full control, and is structured to comply with NYC TPPN 5/98.
What happens if I want to terminate the agreement?
The license includes clear termination terms. We remove our equipment professionally and restore the space — no long-term encumbrance on your building.
Does this interfere with existing providers?
No. We never require exclusivity, and our equipment operates independently of existing services. Residents simply get one more option.
Get started
Interested? Let’s talk.
Fill out the form and someone from our team will reach out within one business day. No obligation. No pressure.
Your tenants will thank you.
Most buildings go from first call to live service in a few weeks.