Landlord / Building Owner Articles
A Landlord’s Guide to NYC Sidewalk Violations
New York City requires property owners to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. This requirement generally comes down to snow removal and sidewalk repair. Sidewalk violations The Department of…
What NYC Landlords Need to Know About Mandatory Composting
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will launch curbside composting for all Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island residents the week of October 6, 2024. Already available throughout Brooklyn…
Fall Maintenance Checklist for NYC Area Landlords
Cooler temperatures and brightly colored foliage herald the arrival of fall here in the New York City area. In addition to clearing leaves from gutters and drains, building owners should…
Tenant Discrimination Insurance: Essential Protection for Landlords
You don’t discriminate against potential or current tenants. You’re careful to treat everyone equally. So why do you need Tenant Discrimination Insurance? Because your potential liability goes far beyond your…
Property Registration for New York City Landlords—Get Started Now
New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) requires annual property registration by owners of residential buildings that meet the following requirements: Multiple dwelling (3 or more residential…
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…
Why Tenant Insurance Is a Must for Landlords
As a landlord, you have insurance to protect your building against a fire, theft or other peril. Should you insist that the people living in it also have insurance? Can…
Key Factors Influencing Insurance Premiums for Rental Properties in NYC
Whether you need to insure a two-family brownstone in Park Slope, a warehouse in the Bronx, or an apartment building on the Upper East Side, insurance companies look at many…
NYC Recycling Programs for Apartment Buildings
New York City's mandatory composting requirement, which went into effect earlier this month, has received extensive news coverage. The city also offers additional programs to help residents recycle unwanted items,…
Understanding Landlord Insurance Costs: How to Get the Best Rates
For many landlords, especially first-timers, the cost of insuring their building may seem mysterious. Why are landlord insurance costs so different from their homeowner’s policy? Why is the rate so…