Landlord / Building Owner Articles
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…
New Year Checklist for New York City Landlords
For landlords in New York City, the New Year triggers certain responsibilities—most notably, the annual notice requirement. Even for property owners outside the five boroughs, these simple tasks can provide…
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…