This article is the third in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property Violations – HPD and Part 2: How to Clear NYC…
The following article is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. The New York City housing laws, which underwent a sea change in June 2019 in favor of tenants, have been regularly updated and amended in response to the…
This article is the second in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property Violations – HPD and Part 3: How to Clear NYC…
Your property takes a beating in the winter. Snow, ice, winter storms and harsh conditions take their toll on buildings, both inside and out. Spring is not only the time to repair wear and tear from winter, but also to…
This article is the first in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 2: How to Clear NYC Property Violations – OATH and Part 3: How to Clear NYC…
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…
Most businesses can’t buy insurance against loss of income. If no one shops in a store or eats in a restaurant on a given day, the insurer won’t replace the lost income. But landlords and building owners have a safety…
Man’s best friend doesn’t always act so friendly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S., and in 2020 the average cost per claim jumped…
Property, casualty and vehicle insurance can be complicated. This probably helps explain why some misconceptions about insurance persist, even among people who’ve been buying insurance for years. Here are some mistaken beliefs that are surprisingly common. All policies are pretty…
What insurance does a landlord need? This article covers both basic landlord insurance and optional coverage you may want to consider. If you’re considering renting out your property and you’re not planning on living there, chances are, your homeowner’s insurance…