Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Aging in Place? Insurance and Safety Tips for Empty Nesters and Retirees
While some choose to downsize or move into a retirement community, many older Americans would rather stay in the familiar setting of their own home. With proper planning, many seniors…
How Cyber Insurance Protects NYC Landlords
Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2024, the number of U.S. businesses that experienced a cyberattack has risen steadily for four years in a…
Pest Control Responsibilities for NYC Landlords
Summertime in the city conjures thoughts of picnics, sporting events, and lazy days at the beach. But the warm weather also brings more roaches and rodents, the most common unwanted…
What Is Loss of Use Coverage and What Does It Cover?
Many homeowners’ insurance policies include Loss of Use coverage, also known as Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage. If damage from a covered event requires you to move out of your…
Understanding Basic Form, 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…
Can Your Homeowners Insurance Weather Storm Season?
Many homeowners who don’t live in areas prone to flooding assume that their homeowners’ insurance policy will protect them during storm season. For homeowners in the mid-Atlantic, especially the New…
Enjoy the Outdoors with These Summer Safety Tips
With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. As the song says, the living may be easy,…
New York’s Indoor Allergen Law: What Landlords Need to Know
New York City landlords must perform annual inspections of units for indoor allergen hazards under New York's indoor allergen law. New York’s Local Law 55 of 2018, also known as the…
Are These Hidden Hazards Lurking in Your Home?
Don't wait until it is too late - spot hidden home hazards now.Many homes, especially older ones, harbor potentially expensive problems that aren’t obvious—until they are. Electrical systems can fail…
How Open Violations Can Affect Your NYC Property Insurance
Open violations can cause problems for landlords when renewing the building’s insurance policy, even if they still have time to correct and certify the violation before the agency deadline. As…










