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Machiavelli never lived in a New York City apartment building, but his spirit lives on in today's short-list of reasons to make nice to your neighbors:

1. They know about your secret garbage disposal or washer/dryer
2. You smoke pot at home
3. They have a terrace and a barbecue
4. You’re having an affair with the FedEx man
5. They have a gun collection and “Never Think Twice” neck tattoo
6. Your Labradoodle barks constantly
7. Their kid goes to the school you want your kid to get into
8. They throw good parties
9. You throw crazy parties
10. They know where you live.

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