Our mission at City Building Owners Insurance is simple. We help owners of small buildings in the New York City area get the right coverage at the best price. This philosophy recently paid off for the owner of a mixed-use…
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 New York City Building Insurance," a number of insurance companies…
When it comes to insurance, many factors—like industry changes and natural disasters—lie beyond your control. To offset their impact, you need to pay attention to the things you can influence, like the condition of your property, which improves your building…
We get it. Building insurance represents a significant expense for landlords. It's especially true here in the greater New York City market, home to some of the most expensive property in the country. And that's why we work hard to…
Are you thinking of making changes to your commercial property portfolio? Whether you’re planning to buy or sell, understanding these current trends in New York City commercial real estate will let you know what to expect and how to move…
Winter has officially arrived. Before inclement weather follows suit, take a few moments to review your disaster response plan. New York City requires landlords to maintain "habitable conditions" in residential properties, even after sustaining damage from storms or other incidents.…
Since we work with many owners who have smaller properties, customers often ask whether they can use their homeowners insurance to protect their multi-family building. As with so many other insurance issues, the answer is "it depends." Some carriers will…
On December 14, 2016, City Building Owners Insurance will be at the LandlordsNY Symposium. We'll be a handout sponsor, offering our free commercial insurance planner to all attendees. (You can download a digital copy right here.) Unlike other real estate…
We at the City Building Owners Insurance program wish you and yours a healthy and safe holiday season. As you prepare to celebrate with family and friends in the weeks ahead, keep the following holiday safety tips in mind. Stay…
While the above title might sound like a riddle, it actually describes a fairly common scenario. A number of the building owners we insure in the New York City area require renter's insurance to protect their personal property. This scenario…