Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Stay Safe During National Electrical Safety Month
May is National Electrical Safety Month, making this a good time to review electrical safety, which is key to home fire prevention. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is…
Are These Hidden Hazards Lurking in Your Home?
Many homes, especially older ones, harbor potentially expensive problems that aren’t obvious—until they are. Electrical systems can fail or start fires. Pipes and roofs can leak. Foundations can settle. Just…
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landlords and Building Owners
After a particularly brutal winter, spring has finally arrived in the Northeast. Now is the time for building owners and landlords to inspect their properties for issues that may have…
How Spring Maintenance Helps Protect Your Home
After a particularly brutal winter, many homeowners here in the Northeast are discovering issues that weren’t visible just a few weeks ago—ice damage, moisture intrusion, and wear that quietly accumulated…
Spring Cleaning Your Home? Make Sure Your Insurance Keeps Up
Daylight Saving Time has returned, and spring has officially arrived. As temperatures climb, many people are taking part in the ritual of spring cleaning. This practice often involves archiving or…
Why Some NYC Small Buildings Qualify for Better Insurance Programs
Every owner of a small rental property in New York City, especially if they’ve been an owner for a while, knows that insurance is more difficult than ever. Premiums are…
How Small NYC Building Owners Can Battle Rising Insurance Rates
Owners of small buildings in New York City are facing an almost impossible insurance market with: Rising rates Fewer carrier options Premium spikes Upfront payment demands Insurance costs for multifamily…
SPONY: A Valuable Resource for Small Building Owners in NY
Many owners of small buildings, especially newer landlords, may not be aware of an organization just for them. For more than 40 years, Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY)…
When to Budget for Major Home Expenses
How long is your roof going to last? When should you budget for a new furnace? How much should you expect to spend on repairs and maintenance every year? What…
Why Property Ownership Changes Can Affect Your Building Insurance Coverage
Does the name on your insurance policy match the name on your property deed? Does it match exactly? This might sound like a trick question. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that…