Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Small Residential Buildings Must Use Official NYC Bins Starting June 2026
If you own a residential property with one to nine units in New York City, an important sanitation deadline is approaching. While smaller buildings can currently use any trash container…
How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need?
How much homeowners insurance should you get? If you say, “I paid this much for my house, so that’s how much insurance I need,” you should know that how the…
Home Electrical Safety in NYC: Risks, Warning Signs, and What to Do
May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it a good time to take a closer look at one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources of risk in residential properties: electrical…
Electrical Safety Risks NYC Landlords Can’t Ignore
May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it a good time for New York City property owners to take a closer look at one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources…
What Is Your Liability if Your Dog Bites Someone?
Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households, with roughly 600,000 dogs in New York City alone. It’s no secret that many humans dote on their “fur babies,”…
Dog-Related Injuries Cause $1.86 Billion in Liability Claims
Even landlords who love dogs might want to rethink the pet policy for their buildings. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, dog bites and other dog-related injuries cost…
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landlords and Building Owners
After a particularly brutal winter, spring has finally arrived in the Northeast. Now is the time for building owners and landlords to inspect their properties for issues that may have…
How Spring Maintenance Helps Protect Your Home
After a particularly brutal winter, many homeowners here in the Northeast are discovering issues that weren’t visible just a few weeks ago—ice damage, moisture intrusion, and wear that quietly accumulated…
Why Some NYC Small Buildings Qualify for Better Insurance Programs
Every owner of a small rental property in New York City, especially if they’ve been an owner for a while, knows that insurance is more difficult than ever. Premiums are…
How Small NYC Building Owners Can Battle Rising Insurance Rates
Owners of small buildings in New York City are facing an almost impossible insurance market with: Rising rates Fewer carrier options Premium spikes Upfront payment demands Insurance costs for multifamily…