Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Special Considerations for Mixed-Use Property
When shopping for investment properties in the New York City area, prospective building owners often encounter mixed-use property. These buildings combine commercial and residential space, and they’re found throughout the…
Protect Your Home or Business from Rain Damage
Your home or commercial building is insured against rain and rain damage, right? If the roof leaks or the rain causes water damage for some other reason, most owners assume…
City Building Owners Insurance: Celebrating 45 Years of Service and Support
From a telephone on a dining room table to one of the largest specialty insurance brokers in New York City, the insurance agency founded as Stuart E. Cohen Ltd. has…
6 Signs You Need a New Insurance Agent
Change is hard. Whether you’re considering a new insurance agent or a new hairstylist, it’s usually easier to stick with the one you have. But the one you have might…
Should I hire an independent insurance consultant?
When buying commercial property insurance, smart shoppers look for two things: the right coverage and the best rates. But comparing commercial insurance policies isn’t always easy. Plus, building owners don’t…
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…
Lower Landlord Insurance Costs: How to Get the Best Rates
Too many building owners put their landlord insurance on autopilot. Once they’ve bought a policy, they renew it year after year. However, this passive approach can quickly leave you underinsured…
Risk Management for Building Owners
Building ownership, particularly for landlords, comes with inherent risks of loss. That’s why it’s especially important for owners of rental properties to have liability insurance as part of their risk…
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…
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Commercial Property Insurance
Many landlords and building owners shop for cheap commercial property insurance. Reducing insurance costs is a good thing. In fact, we constantly look for ways to save our clients money…