Landlord / Building Owner Articles
A Move-in Checklist for NYC Area Landlords
Your tenant has signed a lease. The moving date is set. Now all you have to do is sit back and collect rent, right? There’s one more important step that…
How to Buy a Master Policy for Condos and Co-ops
The master insurance policy of a condo or co-op affects not only the property, but also individual residents. When buying insurance for a condo or co-op building, the managing entity…
It’s Property Registration Time for New York City Landlords
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…
Apartment Turnover Checklist for NYC-area Landlords
When a tenant leaves, what do you need to do to prepare for the next tenant? If you’re a new landlord, or even if you’re more experienced, this handy apartment…
Landlord Liability Insurance: What NYC Landlords Need to Know
As a landlord, you’re often liable for many incidents and conditions beyond your control. Mother Nature drops a foot of snow, and someone slips and falls on the sidewalk outside…
Insider Insurance Tips for Self-Managed Condos and Co-ops
Finding the best insurance for a small condo or co-op building, especially if the building is self-managed, can be challenging. How do you know how much insurance you need? What…
A Guide to Understanding Multi-Family Building Insurance
People call our office all the time, wondering why multi-family building insurance is so much higher than homeowners’ insurance. Sometimes they’re even wondering why an insurance company declined to make…
The Ins and Outs of New York Area Landlord Insurance
Protecting your New York real estate investment begins with New York landlord insurance. Like your homeowners insurance, New York landlord insurance can protect you against damage to your property due…
How to Travel Safely This Summer
The summer of 2021 is shaping up as an epic travel season. The U.S. Travel Association reports that nearly nine in 10 Americans plan to travel during the remainder of…
Do Your Tenants Qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program?
If your tenants can’t pay their rent and utilities because of COVID-19, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to help. Administered by the New York State Office…