Landlord / Building Owner Articles
How to Create and Maintain an Emergency Supply Kit
NYC Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommend that every household maintain an emergency supply kit stocked with food, water, and other basic supplies needed to survive…
Real Estate Carrying Costs: Are You Getting Tired?
Managing real estate investment property (i.e., being a landlord) is a business. The upside is huge, but there is also great risk, as with most businesses. It’s not just about…
5 Ways to Clean Your Gutters Safely
Though many homeowners and building owners find cleaning their gutters once or twice a year difficult, it’s worth the effort. Gutters are one of your home or building’s primary defenses…
Free Guide for NYC Building Owners: Save Time and Money with Practical Tips
The City Building Owner Insurance program has published a 68-page guide to help New York City-area landlords save time and money. Based on decades of experience working with owners of…
How Umbrella Policies Complement Landlord Insurance
A business or commercial umbrella policy can supplement an existing landlord insurance policy, offering additional liability protection. This article looks at situations that umbrella policies can cover and offers guidance…
Screening Ideas and Resources to Find Your Ideal Tenants
The pressure to fill vacancies quickly conflicts with the need to find quality tenants who pay on time and take care of the property. Failure to meet one or both…
Fall Maintenance Checklist for NYC Area Property Owners
With cooler weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to catch up on home or building maintenance before the weather gets too cold. Fall is a time for more than raking…
9 Building Events to Help Retain Tenants
Retaining tenants is easier said than done. Tenants move out for many different reasons, and most of them (family needs, employment, etc.) lie beyond your control. But one way you…
Insider Insurance Tips for Self-Managed Condos and Co-ops
Finding the best insurance for a small condo or co-op building, especially if the building is self-managed, can be challenging. How do you know how much insurance you need? What…
Insurance Agent or Broker: What’s the Difference?
Several times a week, people ask us about the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker. Here's the short answer: An insurance agent represents a specific insurance carrier…