This article is the second in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, How to Clear NYC Property Violations – HPD and How to Clear NYC Property Violations – DOB. Why OATH Violations…
Why HPD Violations Put Your Building Insurance at Risk A violation issued by NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is more than an annoyance or potential legal issue. It can also cause serious insurance problems. Insurers thoroughly review both open…
Landlord insurance in New York City is tricky. This guide outlines critical risk management factors that influence insurance eligibility, pricing, and coverage for New York City landlords. Each section addresses a specific area that insurers evaluate when underwriting small residential…
NYC landlords are legally responsible for keeping their buildings free of pests. That means sealing entry points, maintaining sanitation, meeting trash containerization standards, and complying with pesticide, bed bug notification, and indoor allergen disclosure laws. Pest control isn't merely a…
Open violations can cause problems for landlords when renewing the building’s insurance policy, even if they still have time to correct and certify the violation before the agency deadline. As part of our annual review process, we request property reports…
If you own a residential property with one to nine units in New York City, an important sanitation deadline is approaching. While smaller buildings can currently use any trash container with a secure lid, that flexibility ends in June 2026…
Even landlords who love dogs might want to rethink the pet policy for their buildings. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, dog bites and other dog-related injuries cost $1.86 billion in liability claims in 2025. This figure represents…
A slip, trip or fall can be minor, or it can result in serious injury and expensive medical bills. Each year, nearly eight million people are hospitalized because of falls, and more than 47,000 die as a result. Nationally, fall-related…
A slip, trip or fall can mean nothing more than a bruise and a little embarrassment, or it can result in serious injury, litigation, and costly insurance claims. Every year, nearly eight million people wind up in a hospital because…
Experts predict a warmer winter ahead here in the Northeast due to the combination of La Niña and climate change, but that doesn't rule out powerful winter storms in the months ahead. New York City landlords need to prepare for…