Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
E-Bikes: A Rising Challenge for Building Fire Safety
Many building tenants in New York City are turning to e-bikes as a more convenient and affordable way to commute. However, the popularity of e-bikes has created a surge in…
Warning Signs Your Home Could Need a New Roof
The roof is one of the most essential—and expensive—parts of your home. While a roof is built to last years, it will need to be eventually replaced. Also, the actual…
Eco-Friendly Appliances Offer Long-Term Savings and Environmental Benefits
When it comes time to replace appliances, low- to mid-price devices can save money up front while eco-friendly appliances typically carry a higher price tag. It can be tempting to…
Keep Your Basement Dry with These Tips
Nothing strikes terror into a homeowner’s heart like coming home to water flooding the basement. Unfortunately, climate change has made basement floods increasingly common. It’s not only a pain to…
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Insurance Policyholders
The start of the year is a great time to think about upcoming changes and how to prepare for any unique challenges and adventures ahead. Consider making the following five…
Does Your Family Have a Home Safety Checklist?
Not unlike home inventories, many people don’t think about creating and maintaining a home safety checklist. Fortunately, most of us feel safe in our homes, and we don’t spend much…
Landlord Benefits of Eco-Friendly Appliances (and Other Green Changes)
Your apartment units will eventually need new appliances. You may be tempted to replace them with garden-variety, low- to mid-priced devices to save money and keep rents low. But consider…
FDNY Annual Bulletin Addresses Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
By Thanksgiving, more than 200 structural fires related to e-bikes and other lithium-ion batteries took place in New York City. Fourteen people died and 116 were injured in these blazes,…
6 Pro Tips for Cleaning Apartment Units Between Tenants
Sure, when tenants move out, they are supposed to leave behind a clean apartment. But apartment building owners know the reality all too well—either nothing gets cleaned or the cleaning…
Stay Compliant: NYC Gas Leak Notice Requirements for Building Owners
New York City requires building owners and landlords to notify tenants of procedures to follow if they suspect a gas leak. The notification requirement applies to all tenant-occupied dwellings, including…