noise

Couple sitting on couch upset by loud neighbors
Roommates + Landlords
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building
By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
confrontation with unhappy neighbor in hallway
Troubleshooting
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia |September 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
NYC apartment building with AC units
Products + Services
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?
By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
one-bedroom condo at 702 Hancock Street
The Search
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… and Emily Myers This article was updated for 2025 by Evelyn Battaglia … You Might Also Like … …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM
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Troubleshooting
What to do when your NYC neighbors make lots of noise
By Emily Myers |August 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
Man opening window in brick apartment building
Troubleshooting
Summer in the city: How to make NYC apartment living more bearable
By Jennifer White Karp |July 10, 2024 - 9:30AM
The shared roofdeck on top of the Manhattan co-op building at 20 River Terrace, dubbed "The Solaire."
Neighbors
Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof
By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 2:30PM
how to deal with a noisy neighbor NYC
Roommates + Landlords
How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down

… you may experience being kept awake by your noisy neighbors However that doesnt mean you have to put up with it all the … ways to normalize the conversation before explaining how the noise has impacted you or your family Kirschbaum … you can always invest in soundproofing your own walls or buy some heavyduty noisecanceling headphones Earlier …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 16, 2024 - 9:45AM
Woman upset by neighbor's noise
Renovation
After enduring my neighbor’s six-month gut renovation, I have some tips for renovators who want to keep the peace
By Pam Berns |July 31, 2023 - 9:30AM