Homeowner Articles
Gasoline Safety Tips to Stay Safe
In addition to cars, gasoline fuels many common household appliances, such as lawn care equipment, power washers, and air compressors. We use it so frequently, in fact, that it's easy…
Considerations for Finishing a New York City Basement or Cellar
While finishing a basement can expand a home's living space, this home improvement project carries additional considerations in the five boroughs. Other blog posts address New York City requirements for…
Enjoy candles? Follow these candle safety tips
Whether you use candles during a power outage, as part of a holiday ritual, or for ambience, exercise special care. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) reports that, unlike other…
Don’t Forget to Update Your Home Inventory (and Insurance Coverage)
When was the last time you created a home inventory? Having this itemized list of possessions can help you recover from a potential insurance claim faster. First, sharing the home…
City Building Owners Insurance Now Offers Property and Casualty Insurance to High Net Worth Families
Stu Cohen and the City Building Owners Insurance program have partnered with the PURE Group of Insurance Companies. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., PURE is a member-owned property and casualty…
Winter Driving Safety Tips
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the Christmas/New Year's holiday period is the second-busiest time for long-distance travel. (The six-day travel period during Thanksgiving takes first place.) In…
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles
Earlier this month, Kidde recalled nearly 40 million fire extinguishers. The recall includes 134 models of fire extinguishers with plastic handles and eight models with plastic push-button Pindicators. Affected models can…
Upgrading Your Computer? Three Ways to Erase a Hard Drive
Whether you're a techie who loves new gadgets or someone who considers technology a necessary evil, replacing a computer raises important safety considerations. Specifically, how do you make sure no…
Alien Abductions and Other Unusual Insurance Policies
Here at the City Building Owners Insurance program, we provide affordable, high-quality property insurance for small building owners. We refer clients who need standard property and casualty coverage to a…
It’s ‘Fix a Leak’ Week: Inspect Those Toilets
Did you know it's national Fix a Leak Week? The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging New Yorkers to identify and fix water leaks in their…