Non Brownstone Agency homeowners insurance

Does anyone have any leads for other insurance companies that will write a policy for a brownstone in park slope non-landmarked?  Everyone seems to just be using Brownstone Agency and trying to get a second quote is proving difficult.

ajm

in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago

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cm | 12 years and 9 months ago

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daveinbedstuy | 12 years and 9 months ago

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I used State Farm with an office on Fulton Street somewhere.

jrouse | 12 years and 9 months ago

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We use a great mortgage broker.  Gino at Orrino Capital services 718-606-0293 ext. 102.

Juno106 | 12 years and 9 months ago

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I second Will Smoltino. Great service and knowledge.

renophyte | 12 years and 9 months ago

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Will Smoltino of Narrows Insurance has been recommended in the forum on several occasions. I have been using Will for the last few years and am happy with his service and knowledge of the needs of brownstone owners.

reader718 | 12 years and 9 months ago

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I have Brownstone.   I work in the mortgage field and most houses in Park Slope have either Brownstone or Chubb (more high end/ more expensive coverage espeically of contents) , which I understand can now be placed by the Brownstone Agency.   The reason why is that Brownstone Agency and their underwriters understand that you are not dealing with a freestanding suburban  house, the value of the land is as high as the cost of rebuilding the place.   I have used Chris Lehman to take care of my house and my mom’s for years.