Staying on top of preventive maintenance can help you reduce your building’s energy costs and extend the life of your property and its essential systems. Take advantage of the cool weather to tackle the following tasks before winter arrives. …
Your neighbor’s tree falls on your house or car. Or it’s your tree and your neighbor’s house or car. Or maybe the tree doesn’t fall, but a storm blows a branch through your window. Your tree, your problem? Your neighbor’s…
Most people don’t think about their property insurance until something happens. But when was the last time you made sure your coverage was up to date? It’s far more painful to review your policies after a tragedy strikes. Here are…
Before purchasing a policy, you’ll want to make sure that the insurance company you choose will be able to pay you after a claim is approved. Insurance company ratings are expert assessments of a provider's financial strength. You can use…
People ask us all the time, what's the difference between homeowner insurance and building insurance? The answer typically comes down to whether you're insuring your primary residence or whether you need landlord insurance. Primary residence or commercial property? At many…
The summer months often conjure thoughts of picnics, sporting events, and lazy days at the beach. But the warm weather also brings more roaches and rodents, the most common unwanted inhabitants in New York City buildings, indoors. Many people,…
Landlord insurance protects building owners from financial loss due to property damage or liability claims. At City Building Owners Insurance, we help owners of apartment buildings, brownstones, and condominium and co-op building obtain the right insurance coverage at the best price. That…
Good intentions aren’t enough to protect building associations and their boards of directors from legal claims. Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is essential for protecting the association and board members from lawsuits that result from actions or decisions made while serving.…
While no one likes to think about lawsuits (except for perhaps litigation attorneys), they are a fact of life—one that association boards and property managers need to prepare for with directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance. Previous articles have addressed how…
If you own a building in your personal name, then you’re opening yourself up to a world of liability. Let’s say you’re a landlord. A tenant sues you over repairs you may or may not be obligated to make. A…