Shopping for building owner/landlord insurance can be tedious and confusing. Or it can be incredibly straightforward and simple—but carry big surprises at claim time. We hope you never experience a claim. If you do, however, we especially hope that you…
As the days get longer and temperatures climb, many people tackle spring cleaning chores as they air out their homes and spend more time outdoors. We invite you to add the following maintenance items to your spring to-do list to…
While it might sound strange for a property owner to need renter’s insurance, this is often the case for owner-occupied buildings. A number of the building owners we insure in the New York City area require renter’s insurance to protect…
Electronic devices represent the largest, fastest-growing component of hazardous waste sent to landfills, and New York City prohibits residents from disposing of electronics in the trash. Fortunately, the city offers options for building owners facing the challenges of NYC electronics…
Many building tenants in New York City are turning to e-bikes as a more convenient and affordable way to commute. However, the popularity of e-bikes has created a surge in the number of fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion…
Protecting your real estate investment in the Greater New York City area begins with the right landlord insurance. Landlord insurance can help pay for property damage due to storms or other disasters, cover repairs in the event of a fire,…
While snowfall in recent years has been below average here in the Northeast, weather forecasters predict a snowier winter for the New York City area, thanks to El Niño. Last year, New York City received only 2.3 inches of the…
For landlords in New York City, the New Year triggers certain responsibilities—most notably, the annual notice requirement. Even for property owners outside the five boroughs, these simple tasks can provide proper protection and peace of mind in the months to…
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…
By Thanksgiving, more than 200 structural fires related to e-bikes and other lithium-ion batteries took place in New York City. Fourteen people died and 116 were injured in these blazes, which caused significant property damage. The 2023-2024 Fire and Emergency…