Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Understanding Basic, Broad Form Coverage and Special Form Coverage
When comparing insurance policies for your apartment building, make sure you understand the differences between Basic Form coverage, Broad Form coverage, and Special Form coverage. The first two might save you…
NYC Landlords: Property Registration Due by September 1
It's that time of year again. New York City's Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) requires annual property registration by owners of residential buildings that meet the following requirements:…
Bed Bug Reporting Requirements for New York City Landlords
New York City requires landlords of multiple dwellings (3+ residential units) to file an Annual Bed Bug Report that discloses any bed bug infestations on the property in the previous…
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…