Ms. Demeanor's Vertical Etiquette

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Dear Ms. Demeanor: My building wants to put in a gym, but I'm worried about the expense. How do I stop this?
By Dianne Ackerman |August 2, 2019 - 12:00PM
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Kids + Pets
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Why are people allowed to have comfort dogs in my no-pet building? I'm afraid of large dogs. Is there anything I can do?
By Dianne Ackerman |July 19, 2019 - 12:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: What are the rules of NYC 'elevator etiquette’?
By Dianne Ackerman |July 12, 2019 - 1:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: Why do my neighbors leave their trash next to the garbage chute?
By Dianne Ackerman |June 28, 2019 - 12:00PM
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Improve
Dear Ms. Demeanor: What’s up with Brooklynites discarding things on their stoops? My neighborhood looks so messy
By Dianne Ackerman |June 14, 2019 - 10:00AM
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Live
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Why does my co-op require $1 million in home owners insurance? I don't own much stuff

… to purchase Worse news for you It can also raise the rates as the cost of living increases My board has raised … needed twice since I moved in Please understand that home owners insurance does more than insure your beloved … is the new voice of reason behind Ms Demeanor She has lived in her Upper East Side coop for the past 20 years and …

By Dianne Ackerman |June 7, 2019 - 3:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: Can you change management companies if a few board members are opposed to the move? How do you do it?
By Dianne Ackerman |May 31, 2019 - 2:00PM
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Improve
Dear Ms. Demeanor: There are ugly, dead flowers outside my condo. How do I get my building to maintain the planters?

… could place a discreet sign with their logo and contact info in between the posies My building did this and the cost …

By Dianne Ackerman |May 24, 2019 - 2:00PM
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Neighbors
Dear Ms. Demeanor: My neighbor’s tree is throwing shade on my apartment. Can I trim it?
By Dianne Ackerman |May 17, 2019 - 2:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: I’m getting telemarketing calls because a board member gave out my number. Is that allowed?
By Dianne Ackerman |May 10, 2019 - 3:00PM