How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… life According to a recent New York Times article analyzing NYCs 311 service logs noise complaints topped the list with … … Hire a pro … The NYC noise code enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection DEP and NYPD … Even if they approve you may not want to foot the high bill   Or you can rely on a noise machine or a free app with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For example if you and any …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

… list that would make many New York City renters balk a gift for my landlord  In addition to searching for a book for my … situation Case in point My last NYC landlord spoke to me only twice when she illegally tried to charge me for an … a renewal lease at the same rent For the first time in my adult life I didnt have to worry about how I would afford a …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM