Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Does Your Property Have an Attractive Building Profile?
When it comes to insurance, many factors—like industry changes and natural disasters—lie beyond your control. To offset their impact, you need to pay attention to the things you can influence,…
Does your building insurance have these additional coverages?
We get it. Building insurance represents a significant expense for landlords. It's especially true here in the greater New York City market, home to some of the most expensive property…
2017 Trends in New York City Commercial Real Estate
Are you thinking of making changes to your commercial property portfolio? Whether you’re planning to buy or sell, understanding these current trends in New York City commercial real estate will…
Have you submitted your annual notice and current rent roll?
The New Year brings the promise of new beginnings and opportunities . . . and the annual notice, for New York City owners of buildings with three or more units.…
Disaster Response Planning for New York City Landlords
Winter has officially arrived. Before inclement weather follows suit, take a few moments to review your disaster response plan. New York City requires landlords to maintain "habitable conditions" in residential…
Can I protect my rental property with homeowners insurance?
Since we work with many owners who have smaller properties, customers often ask whether they can use their homeowners insurance to protect their multi-family building. As with so many other…
Join Us at the LandlordsNY Symposium on December 14
On December 14, 2016, City Building Owners Insurance will be at the LandlordsNY Symposium. We'll be a handout sponsor, offering our free commercial insurance planner to all attendees. (You can…
Top 10 Holiday Safety Tips
We at the City Building Owners Insurance program wish you and yours a healthy and safe holiday season. As you prepare to celebrate with family and friends in the weeks…
Renter’s Insurance: When is a building owner not a building owner?
While the above title might sound like a riddle, it actually describes a fairly common scenario. A number of the building owners we insure in the New York City area…
New York City Publishes DOB Project Guidelines for Building Owners
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently published Project Guidelines to help building owners and construction professionals understand general project requirements. This resource guides owners and industry…