Founded in 1991, Metropolitan Refunds is a leader in utility and real property tax auditing, serving residential, commercial, and nonprofit clients. With proprietary software and a team of real estate professionals, the firm uncovers billing errors and identifies savings opportunities.
Services include real property tax audits, water/sewer audits, electric/gas audits, utility procurement, and governmental filings (Local Laws 84/133, 87, 69). The team includes owners Jason Bokor and Scott Goldberg, along with analysts and specialists in water/sewer, property tax, gas/electric procurement, and customer service.
Proprietary software for error detection
Nationwide utility audit expertise
ESCO procurement relationships
Extensive NYC tax audit experience
Services
Real Property Tax Audits
Specializes in analyzing NYC Department of Finance taxes and charges, identifying errors in abatements, exemptions, and other programs.
J-51 abatementsShelter Rent ChargesSCRIEMCIDOH421-AICIPICAPArticle 5Article 11Tax Liens
Water and Sewer Audits
Navigates DEP bureaucracy to audit water and sewer billing for errors or savings.
DEP billing errorsSavings opportunities
Electric, Gas, and Steam Audits
Uses state-of-the-art procedures to audit major utility bills for overcharges.
ElectricGasSteam
Utility Procurement from ESCOs
Locates and negotiates savings through electricity and natural gas purchases from Energy Supply Companies.
ESCO relationshipsCommission-based fee
Local Law 84/133, 87, and 69 Governmental Filings
Performs benchmarking and yearly filings for NYC energy consumption reporting and retro-commissioning.
Local Law 84Local Law 133Local Law 87Local Law 69
Sub Meter Billing Services
Establishes and maintains water meter reading and billing programs for accurate tenant sub-metering.
Monthly/Quarterly BillingAutomatic Meter Reading (AMR)
Credentials & Certifications
Juris Doctor
Since 1995
MBA
Since 2016
Reviews
Rating
5
★★★★★
Reviews
1
"They did what our previous consultant said couldn’t be done."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary service offered by Metropolitan Refunds? +
Metropolitan Refunds specializes in recovering overcharges and billing errors in property taxes, water, sewer, and utility bills for clients in New York City.
How many buildings has Metropolitan Refunds represented? +
Metropolitan Refunds has represented over 25,000 buildings within the City of NY.
What types of utility audits does Metropolitan Refunds perform? +
They perform audits for real property taxes, water and sewer bills, and electric, gas, and steam utility charges.
Does Metropolitan Refunds assist with governmental filings? +
Yes, they perform benchmarking and yearly filings for properties required to report energy consumption under Local Laws 84/133, 87, and 69.
What is the benefit of their sub-meter billing services? +
Their sub-meter billing services ensure accurate tenant sub-meter billing by establishing and maintaining water meter reading and billing programs, generating monthly or quarterly bills.
How does Metropolitan Refunds help with utility procurement? +
They locate and negotiate savings through the purchase of electricity and natural gas from Energy Supply Companies (ESCOs), earning a commission from the ESCO without charging a fee to the client.
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