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

… Several years ago I was checking out a duplex for rent and noticed some tiny black spots on the wall in the … went down I was too chicken to press the issue during the rental process only to find out later it  was  mold In fact … you if your apartment is on a floodplain as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Checking whether a …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

… They present hazards to pedestrians and expensive repair jobs for owners because New York City law holds owners responsible for fixing the sidewalk in … repair company A quick Google search turned up many NYC sidewalk repair companies with quotes in a similar range …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM
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 … Condo and coop insurancewhich protects your individual apartmentnormally runs several hundred dollars a year But … youll want insurance so you can rebuild and furnish your apartmentespecially if youve renovated  A condo or coop …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… to know that earthquakes are not covered by standard insurance policies coverage comes from specialized … familiar or dont understand insurance terminology and most apartment buildings are grossly underinsured he said … found out something interesting Owners who live in their apartments were carrying more coverage for personal items …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… at the insurance industry organization the Insurance Information Institute Much like homeowners condo insurance prices have increased due to … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Products + Test-drives … boards … insurance … 3 ways to …

By Celia Young |October 4, 2023 - 12:30PM