Vacationing During the Pandemic? Follow These Best Practices
Planning a trip? Wondering if it’s safe to travel these days? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that staying home is the safest option to avoid COVID-19.…
Keep Those Fire Escapes in Working Condition
New York City building owners with outside fire escapes have two choices regarding these external means of egress: keep them maintained or remove them. Fire escapes are a classic feature…
Understanding Basic, Broad Form Coverage and Special Form Coverage
When comparing insurance policies for your apartment building, make sure you understand the differences between Basic Form coverage, Broad Form coverage, and Special Form coverage. The first two might save you…
NYC Landlords: Property Registration Due by September 1
It's that time of year again. New York City's Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) requires annual property registration by owners of residential buildings that meet the following requirements:…
Declutter Your Garage (and Make It Safer)
One of those projects you’ve probably been meaning to get to one day is probably to organize and declutter your garage. Here’s some additional motivation: Decluttering and organizing your garage…
Bed Bug Reporting Requirements for New York City Landlords
New York City requires landlords of multiple dwellings (3+ residential units) to file an Annual Bed Bug Report that discloses any bed bug infestations on the property in the previous…
Backyard Summer Safety Tips: Keep it Fun This Summer
For many families, the usual summer vacation has become a staycation. For others, the backyard beckons when camps and movie theatres are off the table. But vacation or staycation, there’s…
Pest Control Responsibilities for NYC Landlords
Don't let the summer months bring unwanted tenants. Follow these pest control tips.The summer months often conjure thoughts of picnics, sporting events, and lazy days at the lake. But the…
An attorney discusses gearing up for capital improvement projects
The following article is a guest post by Attorney C. Jaye Berger. Capital Improvements, by their nature, are the bigger repair projects needed on buildings, which are the most expensive…
Insurance Coverage for Life Estate Properties
What is a life estate and why do you need life estate coverage? Leaving a home to heirs that is currently occupied by a family member or someone else is…