To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple dwellings in New York City, those with 3 or more…
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryer vents clogged with lint and other debris cause an average of 4,470 fires every year. But keeping dryer vents clean offers more benefits for homeowners than simply lowering the risk of…
Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022, the number of U.S. businesses that experienced a cyber attack increased from 40% in 2021 to 47% in 2022. The same study reports that 40% of…
Homeowners are plugging in more electronics and appliances than ever before. Older buildings typically have fewer outlets than newer construction, and many people use extension cords to access electricity in an area without available outlets. Overloaded extension cords, however, can…
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain these tools. For example, most homes (96%) have at least…
According to the 2020 Traffic Culture Safety Index, published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers (79.7%) consider using a handheld cell phone as extremely or very dangerous. The percentages jumped to 94.9% and 95.9% for reading or…
Clients frequently ask us whether security cameras in their buildings will reduce their insurance premiums. Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” The sad fact is that too many business owners have tried to cut corners with fake security cameras, or by…
As a building owner, you want to keep your building and your tenants safe. But in a world of increasing crime rates, it can be difficult. Many things can happen, both in and around your building. Luckily, you can take…
The best way to save money on insurance is to lower your risk profile and avoid claims. In addition to the practices covered in our article on building a property profile, these safety tips can help managers of apartment, co-op…
If you started to allow 10 times more distance to stop your vehicle, you’d probably be the most cautious driver in history. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that stopping in icy and snowy conditions can easily take that long.…