Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Pest Control Responsibilities for NYC Landlords
Don't let the summer months bring unwanted tenants. Follow these pest control tips.The summer months often conjure thoughts of picnics, sporting events, and lazy days at the lake. But the…
FDNY Fire Safety Requirements for Landlords
To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple…
What NYC Building Owners Need to Know About Window Guards
For properties with three or more units, New York City law requires that building owners install and maintain window guards for apartments where a child age 10 years or younger…
Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines for Condo and Co-op Buildings
With New York City entering Phase 2 of the state’s Covid-19 reopening plan, co-op and condo boards need to be aware of the Phase 2 reopening guidelines that include both…
Essential and Open: The Coronavirus Hasn’t Slowed Us Down
The spread of the coronavirus has fully or partially closed many businesses. For those that are open, some are operating with fewer staff. Most have staff working remotely. The result…
The Legality of New York City Basement Rentals
Basement Rentals in New York—Legal or Illegal? Certain basement rentals in New York City are legal, while others are not. First and foremost, the subterranean space must be a basement,…
Are Riots and Looting Insured?
If rioters or looters damage your commercial property, will your insurance policy cover it? The short answer: yes. As the Insurance Information Institute notes, virtually all businessowners and commercial insurance…
Reopening Businesses Safely in the New York Metro Area: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe
As the New York metro area begins to reopen, building owners and managers have questions about reopening businesses safely for tenants, clients and visitors. With guidelines and regulations that change…
How landlords can provide better coronavirus safety for tenants
As a landlord, you may be wondering how you can provide better coronavirus safety for tenants, your employees and your building. The coronavirus has added new considerations and challenges to…
Attorney Alex Lycoyannis Answers Landlord Questions on Rent Collection During Covid-19
To help building owners navigate this uncertain time, the following “Ask Our Attorney” column has been republished with permission from Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY) and attorney Alex…