To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple dwellings in New York City, those with 3 or more…
Distinguished Programs recently published a white paper on Common Fire Risks and Prevention Tips Every Community Association Should Know. The short guide offers great advice for landlords and their tenants. After all, fire is the leading catastrophic insurance claim, with…
While individual apartments (or co-ops or condos) have the same risk of fire as a single-family home, close proximity to other units makes apartment fires especially dangerous. Flames, smoke and heat can spread throughout the building. As a result, fires…
Not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it's also National Fire Prevention Month. To that end, here's a friendly reminder on fire safety plans, which are required for all residential apartment buildings with three or more units in…