After a particularly brutal winter, spring is finally arriving here in the Northeast. Warmer temperatures mean that building owners and landlords should inspect their properties for maintenance issues that might have developed over the winter months. Even if you catch…
Cooler temperatures and brightly colored foliage herald the arrival of fall here in the New York City area. In addition to clearing leaves from gutters and drains, building owners should inspect their properties inside and out to ensure they can…
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 buying energy-efficient appliances. The equipment might cost more initially, but…
If you own a building in your personal name, then you’re opening yourself up to a world of liability. Let’s say you’re a landlord. A tenant sues you over repairs you may or may not be obligated to make. A…
As a property owner or manager, you’re responsible in many ways for the safety and security of your tenants, as well as passersby. For instance, if someone slips and falls on a wet floor, icy sidewalk or uneven steps, you…
Owning and renting properties can be a lucrative business endeavor but remains a serious undertaking, regardless of location. An overwhelming amount of time and energy often goes into learning the ins and outs of a constantly evolving market. As a…
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. Plumbing-related issues are some of the most dreaded problems of home and building owners. Though most of the time they are just minor problems with…
Landlords have a lot on their plates these days. With tougher times than ever to serve predicate notice of defaults, greater lag times in court for eviction proceedings, hardships faced by tenants in possession, and all the rest, they still…
There’s always a to-do list when it comes to landlord property maintenance, whether you own a multi-family brownstone in Park Slope or an apartment building in Astoria. Something always needs repair, replacement, cleaning or disposal. Yes, your tenants care about…