insurance

The Search

Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM

The Market

9 tips if you're a new landlord renting out your NYC apartment for the first time

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 23, 2024 - 10:30AM

Products + Services

How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

… It doesnt matter where you live in New York Citywhether its a small prewar building or … about them … Moisture encourages mold growthso places like bathrooms and basements are top spots for mold growth as are … Broken pipes and water overflows can soak your ceiling and walls from above or seep into your floors and walls from the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 26, 2024 - 9:30AM

Sunset on new york city buildings in brooklyn

Co-ops

Fireproofing: 3 ways to protect your building from the financial costs of a fire

Sponsored By DL Partners |August 12, 2024 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan

Negotiations + Closings

Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM

Broken sidewalk along Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn

Troubleshooting

Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM

Buildings with Fire Escape Ladders in New York City

Co-ops

What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

… New York City has never been particularly cheap and annual insurance costs make living in the city even more expensive … Inflation is impacting condo and coop owners much like the homeowners market in general The cost of materials and labor … cover … Condo and coop insurance is different from homeowners insurance because a condo or coop building will …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM