Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Protect Your Home with These Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Tips
Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season here in the U.S. This uniquely American holiday also ushers in the months with the highest rate of home fires. More…
How to Protect Yourself from Porch Pirates
The fanciful name hides an ever-growing crime. Each year, porch pirates are stealing packages worth billions from porches, stoops, vestibules, lobbies and doorsteps. In New York City alone, according to…
Why Sidewalk Conditions Can Put Your NYC Building Insurance at Risk
The sidewalks around your building may belong to New York City. But the responsibility for maintenance and sidewalk liability lies with you. In fact, underwriters report that sidewalk-related injuries are…
Is Your Brownstone Property Insured as Property Values Rise?
New York’s iconic brownstones have always held timeless appeal. While real estate markets naturally fluctuate, brownstones—particularly in Brooklyn and Manhattan—consistently maintain their reputation as highly desirable properties. Their unique architectural…
Potential Insurance Benefits of Smart Home Devices
Smart home devices, such as security cameras and leak detectors, can help keep your home and family safe. They can also, depending upon your insurer, policy and location, lower your…
How to Survive a Challenging Insurance Market
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…
Common Misconceptions About Insurance Premium Increases
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…
6 Steps for Choosing the Right Homeowners Insurance
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…
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…










