Tips for Landlords, Building and Home 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…

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…

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…

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…

Many owners of small buildings, especially newer landlords, may not be aware of an organization just for them. For more than 40 years, Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY)…

Does the name on your insurance policy match the name on your property deed? Does it match exactly? This might sound like a trick question. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that…

A slip, trip or fall can be minor, or it can result in serious injury and expensive medical bills. Each year, nearly eight million people are hospitalized because of falls,…

A slip, trip or fall can mean nothing more than a bruise and a little embarrassment, or it can result in serious injury, litigation, and costly insurance claims. Every year,…

Harsh winter weather—including below-freezing temps, high winds, and ice and snow storms—can cause thousands of dollars in damage to both the exterior and interior of your home. Fortunately, you’re not…

In New York City, the New Year triggers certain responsibilities for landlords—most notably, the annual notice requirement, which applies to multiple dwellings (residential buildings with at least 3 units). Even…