Integrated pest management focuses on preventive measures, rather than pesticides, to keep homes pest-free. The best part? These practices are generally simple and inexpensive. Now that temperatures are heating up in the Northeast, tourists aren’t the only newcomers flooding…
Man’s best friend doesn’t always act so friendly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S., and in 2019 the average cost per claim jumped…
Owners of small buildings in New York City face a number of insurance challenges. But for owners of mixed-use buildings - those properties with commercial space on the ground floor and residential units above - commercial building insurance can get…
Various New York laws require landlords to post specific signs and notices for tenants. These include the Housing Maintenance Code (part of the NYC Administrative Code), the Multiple Dwelling Law, and the Rules of the City of New York. As…
New York’s Local Law 55 of 2018 created additional obligations for owners of multiple dwellings (3+ units) when it comes to pests, molds and other allergens. Owners must perform annual inspections of all units and common areas for indoor allergen…
If you've received our postcards, you may have noticed that our policies include sewer backup coverage. That's because backed-up sewers can cause a great deal of damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems. Most insurance companies offer sewer backup…
New York City requires property owners to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. This requirement generally comes down to snow removal and sidewalk repair. Sidewalk violations The Department of Transportation (DOT) has oversight over New York City's 12,750 miles…
The holidays may be over, but the winter storm season is just warming up. The next few months bring increased risks of slips and falls, burst pipes, and space heater fires. Use this handy winter checklist for landlords to protect…
Slips, trips and falls are no laughing matter. The National Safety Council reports that roughly 30,000 Americans die from falls each year, with most victims age 65 or older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 million…
Winter weather has finally arrived here in New York City. That means snow and ice are just around the corner. Building owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, or others in charge of a lot or building must clear snow and ice from…