Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
How to Clear NYC Property Violations: Part III – DOB
This article is the third in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property…
How to Clear NYC Property Violations: Part II – OATH
This article is the second in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property…
How to Clear NYC Property Violations: Part I – HPD
This article is the first in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 2: How to Clear NYC Property…
How to Boost Home Security and Safety
There are plenty of logical reasons to improve home security and safety, including: According to the FBI, a burglar strikes every 25.7 seconds in the US. That means more than…
Protect Your Property with Integrated Pest Management
Integrated pest management focuses on preventive measures, rather than pesticides, to keep homes pest-free. The best part? These practices are generally simple and inexpensive. Now that temperatures are heating up…
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that can invade almost any home or vehicle without warning. Every year, according to the Centers…
Sure It’s Insured? Watch Out for Common Insurance Misconceptions
Property and casualty insurance can be complicated. This probably helps explain why some misconceptions about insurance persist, even among people who’ve been buying insurance for years. Here are some mistaken…
An Attorney Discusses Gearing Up for Capital Improvement Projects
The following article is a guest post by Attorney C. Jaye Berger. Leaks are a common problem in multi-family buildings, including co-ops and condominiums. It’s not unusual to see watermarks…
When to Budget for Major Home Expenses
How long is your roof going to last? When should you budget for a new furnace? How much should you expect to spend on repairs and maintenance every year? What…
The Difference Between Contents and Structures Insurance Coverage
It’s not unusual that a landlord or residential building owner doesn’t know how much of his contents are covered on his insurance policy. Do you know if you're properly protected…