Landlord / Building Owner Articles
New York City Requirements for Snow and Ice Removal
Winter weather has finally arrived here in New York City. That means snow and ice are just around the corner. Building owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, or others in charge of…
Get Ready for New York City’s Heat Season
New York City requires building owners to provide tenants with heat and hot water. Heat requirements go into effect during "Heat Season," while hot water must be provided year-round, 24…
How to Prevent Online Identity Theft
Is someone online pretending to be you when shopping or banking? Have your online identity and passwords been posted on the dark web for sale? Unfortunately, the answer is, “quite…
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Brrr . . . It’s getting cold outside! Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes and water damage in your home or building. Fortunately, you can take several steps to…
Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Tips
The advent of winter and the holiday season also brings the highest rate of home fires, a leading cause of building insurance claims. Not surprisingly, more than one-third of home…
Best Practices for Insuring Apartment Buildings, Condos and Co-ops
Insuring apartment buildings and condominium and co-op buildings can be complicated. Understanding where the responsibilities lie between owners and tenants—as well as what insurance you can and should require from…
COVID-19 pandemic assistance for NYC landlords and property owners
COVID-19 is challenging landlords and property owners in unprecedented ways. The City of New York and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) offers information on…
Fall Building Maintenance: Get Ready for Cooler Weather
With Labor Day behind us and school back in session, now is the time for annual fall building maintenance. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity make certain tasks easier. In addition,…
How to Shop for Commercial Property Insurance in New York City
Shopping for commercial property insurance can be tedious and confusing. Or it can be incredibly straightforward and simple—but carry big surprises at claim time. We hope you never experience a…
Keep Those Fire Escapes in Working Condition
New York City building owners with outside fire escapes have two choices regarding these external means of egress: keep them maintained or remove them. Fire escapes are a classic feature…