Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Cooler temperatures and brightly colored foliage herald the arrival of fall here in the New York City area. In addition to clearing leaves from gutters and drains, building owners should…

You’ve heard the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” At City Building Owners Insurance, we make it our business to know what and who. Specifically, we…

Insurance providers look at many factors when determining what rate and coverage to offer at renewal. The inherent complexity of the insurance industry can leave property owners confused about the…

Moving into a new home is an exciting event. Less exciting, but critically important, is selecting a homeowners’ insurance policy to protect your new home and everything in it. Choosing…

New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) requires annual property registration by owners of residential buildings that meet the following requirements: Multiple dwelling (3 or more residential…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…