NYC Landlord & Building Owner Insurance Insights
These articles are intended to help NYC landlords and building owners make informed insurance and risk management decisions. You will find practical guidance on liability exposures, compliance issues, common claims, and coverage considerations that can affect insurability, premiums, and long-term stability.
Will Security Cameras Lower My Insurance Premiums?
Clients frequently ask us whether security cameras in their buildings will reduce their insurance premiums. Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” The sad fact is that too many business owners have…
Popular New York Property Insurance Coverage for City Building Owners
As discussed in previous articles, landlord insurance is a different animal than homeowner insurance. New York City building owners have different needs, as well as different options, than their counterparts…
7 Ways to Improve Building Safety and Security
As a building owner, you want to keep your building and your tenants safe. But in a world of increasing crime rates, it can be difficult. Many things can happen,…
FAQs on New York City Basement Apartments
Illegal basement apartments are among the most common infractions here in New York. Based on our site traffic, many building owners and tenants have questions about the legality of basement…
Best Practices and Safety Tips for Apartment Managers
The best way to save money on insurance is to lower your risk profile and avoid claims. In addition to the practices covered in our article on building a property…
Best Practices in Property Management
Being a property owner and manager is similar to running almost any other business. You need to ensure profitability, protect against liability, understand the laws and regulations that govern your…
17 Tips to Protect Tenants and Property During Winter Weather
Falling temperatures herald the holiday season, but winter weather also brings a new set of risks, including slips and falls, burst pipes, and space heater fires. Use this handy winter…
Frequent NYC Landlord Questions About Window Guards
Based on our site traffic, New York City requirements for window guards seem to be a hot topic for landlords. In fact, this single article has generated more questions and comments than…
A Building Owner’s Guide to Mold Prevention
With mold exposure linked to several adverse health effects and symptoms, mold prevention is essential for maintaining a healthy indoor environment. In fact, horror stories abound of people who have…
I’m Leaving You (But Not Really): Dealing with Abandoned Property
Landlords have a lot on their plates these days. With tougher times than ever to serve predicate notice of defaults, greater lag times in court for eviction proceedings, hardships faced…