May is National Electrical Safety Month, making this a good time to review electrical safety. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is a crane contacting an overhead line or a toddler sticking a fork into an electrical socket. The…
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. More than half of dog bite victims are children,…
An emergency can strike at any time, whether it’s a natural disaster, a gas line explosion, or something else. The time to review your disaster response plan is before an unforeseen event happens. Keep in mind that New York City…
In an older city like New York, Ordinance or Law coverage makes a lot of sense for building owners. Also known as building ordinance coverage, it protects property owners against higher repair costs resulting from building code or ordinance enforcement.…
When shopping for investment opportunities in the New York City area, prospective building owners often encounter mixed-use properties. These buildings combine commercial and residential space, and they’re found throughout the five boroughs and the surrounding area. Mixed-use properties can range…
New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) recently released the 2024 version of its housing information guide, The ABCs of Housing. The biggest change: There are now two versions, one for building owners and one for tenants.…
Good tenants—those who pay rent on time and keep rentals in good condition—are always looking for a great landlord who owns a space that meets their needs. You could be the landlord they’re searching for, regardless of your current experience…
You’ve just bought a rental property or you’re about to rent your home. Maybe you’ve inherited a home and want to rent it rather than sell it. Or you’ve bought a multi-family home and plan to live in one unit…
What happens when a rental property can’t be lived in due to fire, a natural disaster, or some other factor? Everybody loses: The tenant has nowhere to live, and the landlord can’t collect rent on a home that isn’t habitable.…
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…