Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
How to Choose Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
In our litigious society, association boards and property managers need to protect themselves against legal action. Consider the following examples of actual disputes: One association board spent $1 million defending…
Request a Free Tree from the NYC Parks Department
Did you know that New York City property owners can request to have a free tree planted on their street? Among its many duties, the New York City Department of…
Does Your Insurance Policy Match the Property Deed?
Does the name on your insurance policy match the name on your property deed? This might sound like a trick question. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that we’ve encountered a couple…
Considerations for Finishing a New York City Basement or Cellar
While finishing a basement can expand a home’s living space, this home improvement project carries additional considerations in the five boroughs. Other blog posts address New York City requirements for basement…
A Move-in Checklist for NYC Area Landlords
Your tenant has signed a lease. The moving date is set. Now all you have to do is sit back and collect rent, right? There’s one more important step that…
How to Buy a Master Policy for Condos and Co-ops
The master insurance policy of a condo or co-op affects not only the property, but also individual residents. When buying insurance for a condo or co-op building, the managing entity…
Apartment Turnover Checklist for NYC-area Landlords
When a tenant leaves, what do you need to do to prepare for the next tenant? If you’re a new landlord, or even if you’re more experienced, this handy apartment…
Landlord Liability Insurance: What NYC Landlords Need to Know
As a landlord, you’re often liable for many incidents and conditions beyond your control. Mother Nature drops a foot of snow, and someone slips and falls on the sidewalk outside…
New York City Requires Owners to Provide Tenant Protection Plan Notice
Planning to renovate your apartment building? You’ll need a Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) if any of the dwelling units will be occupied during construction. Building owners must post or distribute…
NYC Landlord’s Guide to DOB Permits
Most construction projects in New York City require a Department of Buildings (DOB) permit. Such undertakings require building owners to hire licensed design professionals—professional engineers (PEs) or registered architects (RAs)—who…