Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that at least 73 million people will travel at least 50 miles by car this Thanksgiving holiday. While this number includes an additional 1.6…

Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season here in the U.S. This uniquely American holiday also ushers in the months with the highest rate of home fires. More…

The fanciful name hides an ever-growing crime. Each year, porch pirates are stealing packages worth billions from porches, stoops, vestibules, lobbies and doorsteps. In New York City alone, according to…

When it comes to insuring your home, you need to think in terms of replacement cost, not market value. Replacement cost reflects the amount required to rebuild your home, as…

The sidewalks around your building may belong to New York City. But the responsibility for maintenance and sidewalk liability lies with you. In fact, underwriters report that sidewalk-related injuries are…

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 The feasts have been replaced by mountains of candy, but one part of the festival…

New York’s brownstones are full of charm, but they also present unique risks when it comes to insurance. Their age, architecture, and historic value call for more than a basic…

New York’s iconic brownstones have always held timeless appeal. While real estate markets naturally fluctuate, brownstones—particularly in Brooklyn and Manhattan—consistently maintain their reputation as highly desirable properties. Their unique architectural…

Owning a home can be complicated. You have to maintain it, repair it, pay for it, insure it and maybe even renovate it.  It can also get expensive. According to…

Smart home devices, such as security cameras and leak detectors, can help keep your home and family safe. They can also, depending upon your insurer, policy and location, lower your…