Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Owner-Occupied Buildings: Why Building Owners Might Need Renter’s Insurance
While it might sound strange for a property owner to need renter’s insurance, this is often the case for owner-occupied buildings. A number of the building owners we insure in…
NYC Electronics Recycling: Solutions for Buildings of All Sizes
Electronic devices represent the largest, fastest-growing component of hazardous waste sent to landfills, and New York City prohibits residents from disposing of electronics in the trash. Fortunately, the city offers…
E-Bikes: A Rising Challenge for Building Fire Safety
Many building tenants in New York City are turning to e-bikes as a more convenient and affordable way to commute. However, the popularity of e-bikes has created a surge in…
Landlord Benefits of Eco-Friendly Appliances (and Other Green Changes)
Your apartment units will eventually need new appliances. You may be tempted to replace them with garden-variety, low- to mid-priced devices to save money and keep rents low. But consider…
FDNY Annual Bulletin Addresses Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
By Thanksgiving, more than 200 structural fires related to e-bikes and other lithium-ion batteries took place in New York City. Fourteen people died and 116 were injured in these blazes,…
6 Pro Tips for Cleaning Apartment Units Between Tenants
Sure, when tenants move out, they are supposed to leave behind a clean apartment. But apartment building owners know the reality all too well—either nothing gets cleaned or the cleaning…
Stay Compliant: NYC Gas Leak Notice Requirements for Building Owners
New York City requires building owners and landlords to notify tenants of procedures to follow if they suspect a gas leak. The notification requirement applies to all tenant-occupied dwellings, including…
Landlord Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Whether out in public or around the home, slips, trips and falls are a common—and often preventable—source of injuries and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Apartment Building Insurance: How the Renewal Process Should Work
Sadly, many landlords only hear from their insurance partner at renewal time—usually in the form of a bill. We hope this isn’t the case for you because this scenario points…
Why Multi-Building Owners Benefit from a Master Policy
Many people think of co-ops and condos (aka condominiums and co-operative buildings) when they hear the term “master policy,” which protects one building with multiple owners. The owners/members all contribute…