Discover our latest insights on homeownership, property management, and more.
Spring has sprung. It’s time to get outside, ditch the heavy jackets, and get your home ready for the new season. Here are our top spring maintenance tips to ensure that your home is in pristine condition for the warmer temps and anticipated spring showers…
Read MoreAs the project manager for many townhome, brownstone, loft, and co-op renovations, we have helped people get through renovations with the least amount of disruption and stress. Whether you’re working with an architect, designer or doing it on your own, here's how you can get ready for your renovation…
Read MoreManhattan homes need a lot of attention since so many things can go wrong in an older or landmark brownstone, condo, or townhome. Winter is an especially tough time for homes. Here’s our checklist of home care tips for winter…
Read MoreManaging private Manhattan homes for over 15 years, we’ve learned a thing or two. Owning a Manhattan home is different from owning a home almost anywhere else, and the last few years have made it even more challenging…
Read MoreThe official first day of fall is September 22. Here are the most important things you should do before the new season to prepare your home for cooler weather…
Read MoreOwning a home in New York City can be a challenge (which is why homeowners come to Top Hat Home Services). The city has unique rules that, if not followed, can not only be a major headache, but also costly. Here are three not-so-well-known NYC rules that you need to know if you’re going to buy a Manhattan home…
Read MoreBuying a townhouse, brownstone or co-op brings on a new set of responsibilities and stress. Top Hat Home Services has spent years maintaining, caring, and repairing Manhattan homes. We also work with realtors to get their properties into the best shape for a new buyer. Along the way, we’ve gathered helpful tips regarding what you should look for before and after you buy a Manhattan property.
Read MoreEven more Manhattan homes are empty due to NYC homeowners quarantining in their second homes. Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel, said one enduring trend of the pandemic will be the rise of the “co-primary residence,” where families spend equal time in the city and at their rural or resort homes, since they can now work and even attend school remotely. “It’s not a second home anymore,” he said. “It’s on equal footing…”
Read MoreHere we are…again… bracing for a summer storm. Weather forecasters predict twice as many named storms in the 2020 hurricane season as usual. We know these storms are coming, but are often still caught off guard. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that you can take to minimize your exposure and damage…
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