All Hallows’ Eve began as an ancient Celtic harvest festival, marked by parties and feasts. The feasts have been replaced by mountains of candy, but one part of the festival remains: everyone wants to dress up and have fun. Follow…
Cooler temperatures and brightly colored foliage herald the arrival of fall here in the New York City area. In addition to clearing leaves from gutters and drains, building owners should inspect their properties inside and out to ensure they can…
For properties with three or more units, New York City law requires that building owners install and maintain window guards for apartments where a child age 10 years or younger lives. Every window in the apartment, except those leading to…
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…
It isn’t just sharp knives and overindulgence in cooking wine that makes kitchens dangerous places. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. From 2017-2021, the organization reported,…
Not unlike home inventories, many people don’t think about creating and maintaining a home safety checklist. Fortunately, most of us feel safe in our homes, and we don’t spend much time thinking about the many things that can go wrong—until…
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…
New York City requires building owners and landlords to notify tenants of procedures to follow if they suspect a gas leak. The notification requirement applies to all tenant-occupied dwellings, including one- and two-family homes. The notice advises tenants to take…
Whether out in public or around the home, slips, trips and falls are a common—and often preventable—source of injuries and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a combination of physical health factors, including poor balance…
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…