Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
New Commercial Tenant? Call Your Insurance Broker
For owners of mixed-use buildings here in the New York City market, finding the right commercial tenant is getting even harder. As reported earlier this year in "What's Happening with…
Top 5 Principles for Construction Projects
By C. Jaye Berger, Esq. Construction projects come in all types and sizes, commercial and residential, co-ops, condominiums and townhouses, ground-up new construction and gut renovations. Here are some principles…
Fire Safety Tips for Apartment Buildings
While individual apartments (or co-ops or condos) have the same risk of fire as a single-family home, close proximity to other units makes apartment fires especially dangerous. Flames, smoke and…
Don’t Forget: Property Ownership Changes Affect Insurance Coverage
Financial and legal advisers often recommend transferring property ownership to a trust or limited liability company (LLC). Such a move can help establish personal liability protection or provide tax advantages…
Don’t Forget the Insurance Review for Commercial Tenants
Do you own a mixed-use building in New York City? If so, you're probably aware of the many challenges involved with making sure your commercial tenants have the correct insurance.…
Have Your Burglar Bars and Your Insurance, Too
When shopping for building insurance or brownstone insurance in New York City, burglar bars can stop the insurance process. For new owners, these decorative and functional bars can also delay…