Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Special Considerations for Mixed-Use Property
When shopping for investment properties in the New York City area, prospective building owners often encounter mixed-use property. These buildings combine commercial and residential space, and they’re found throughout the…
Special Considerations for Brownstone Insurance
Homeowners shopping for New York City building insurance often have special needs. This is particularly true for owners who need brownstone insurance or coverage for other pre-war buildings. The saying…
Protect Your Home or Business from Rain Damage
Your home or commercial building is insured against rain and rain damage, right? If the roof leaks or the rain causes water damage for some other reason, most owners assume…
City Building Owners Insurance: Celebrating 45 Years of Service and Support
From a telephone on a dining room table to one of the largest specialty insurance brokers in New York City, the insurance agency founded as Stuart E. Cohen Ltd. has…
Top 5 Homeowners Insurance Claims (and Tips for Avoiding Them)
Homeowners’ insurance offers a financial safety net against many of life’s curveballs. However, each claim you file comes with a risk. Your insurance company can raise your rates, or, if…
6 Signs You Need a New Insurance Agent
Change is hard. Whether you’re considering a new insurance agent or a new hairstylist, it’s usually easier to stick with the one you have. But the one you have might…
Should I hire an independent insurance consultant?
When buying commercial property insurance, smart shoppers look for two things: the right coverage and the best rates. But comparing commercial insurance policies isn’t always easy. Plus, building owners don’t…
A Building Owner’s Guide to Mold Prevention
With mold exposure linked to several adverse health effects and symptoms, mold prevention is essential for maintaining a healthy indoor environment. In fact, horror stories abound of people who have…
Common Plumbing Problems and How to Deal with Them
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. Plumbing-related issues are some of the most dreaded problems of home and building owners. Though…
Lower Landlord Insurance Costs: How to Get the Best Rates
Too many building owners put their landlord insurance on autopilot. Once they’ve bought a policy, they renew it year after year. However, this passive approach can quickly leave you underinsured.…