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 the…
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…
Brrr . . . It’s getting cold outside! Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes and water damage in your home or building. Fortunately, you can take several steps to help prevent freezing pipes. Disconnect all outdoor hoses, and turn…
New York City building owners with outside fire escapes have two choices regarding these external means of egress: keep them maintained or remove them. Fire escapes are a classic feature of New York City architecture, romanticized in books, plays and…
New York City requires landlords of multiple dwellings (3+ residential units) to file an Annual Bed Bug Report that discloses any bed bug infestations on the property in the previous year. In addition, property owners and building managers must attempt…