Neighbors

confrontation with unhappy neighbor in hallway

Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem

… else you can do Editors note An earlier version of this post was published in September 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for September 2025 … 1 Talk it out … … part in the mediation session which can help support any agreement that is reached If all parties prefer we can also …

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The green street sign at the intersection of West 140th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, reading those streets and Lamont "Big L" Coleman.

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The shared roofdeck on top of the Manhattan co-op building at 20 River Terrace, dubbed "The Solaire."

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Roommates + Landlords

How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down

… apartment you may experience being kept awake by your noisy neighbors However that doesnt mean you have to put up … validations like I know its hard to keep the noise down We live in crowded NYC or The walls are thin are helpful ways … for one problem If they continue listening you can explain whats going on with the noise and ask if theres any way to …