10 Ways to Lower Building Insurance Costs
When you get new insurance for your building or renew an existing policy, a representative from the insurance company will come to your building to evaluate it before setting your…
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extended Through February 18
Congress’s most recent reauthorization on December 2, 2021, extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through February 18, 2022. The reauthorization ensures that homeowners and business owners can continue to…
A Building Owner’s Guide to New York City Snow Removal
Steadily falling temperatures confirm that winter is indeed coming to the Big Apple. As beautiful as New York City looks with a fresh coat of snow, the New York City…
Winter Driving Safety Tips
If you started to allow 10 times more distance to stop your vehicle, you’d probably be the most cautious driver in history. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that stopping…
A Cautionary Tale About NYC Snow Removal Rules & Liability Limits
Don’t learn the hard way about NYC snow removal rules or insurance liability limits. Even with global warming, residents of the New York City area see their fair share of…
Lower the Cost of Landlord Insurance with a Customized Policy
No two buildings are exactly the same. And no two building owners are the same, for that matter. That's why one-size-fits-all policies usually don't fit anyone very well. Standard building…
Keep Your Home Safe in the Winter When You’re Away
Does your home sit vacant during cold weather? Whether you’re a snowbird heading for warmer climes or away from your home for other reasons, you want to return to a…
Best Practices in Property Management
Being a property owner and manager is similar to running almost any other business. You need to ensure profitability, protect against liability, understand the laws and regulations that govern your…
New York City Requirements for Snow and Ice Removal
Building owners (or their tenants/lessees) in New York City are required to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. The deadline depends on when the snowfall ends. Winter weather has…
The Importance of Maintaining Property
The following article is a guest post by Attorney C. Jaye Berger. When having repair work done, building owners are very focused on completing the work as specified in the…