New to NYC? There are lots of ways to make friends right in your building

… youll have more of a say in how your building is run and what types of improvements are made Sometimes it pays to be … moving a bicycle In her case Lilian created an informal WhatsApp group chat where she invited her fellow renters …

By Celia Young |August 30, 2023 - 9:30AM
Renovating your co-op or condo? Here's how to write a courtesy letter to your neighbors

… If theres a big problem that needs fixing go ahead and say what it ismost owners will understand and empathize … What to include in the letter … Everyone Brick spoke to says … if any damageor claims of damagecome up theres a record of what the place looked like beforehand The language could be …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 15, 2023 - 12:30PM
After enduring my neighbor’s six-month gut renovation, I have some tips for renovators who want to keep the peace

… me license to dispense advice Ill give it a go You know what they say about hindsight I can certainly tell you what my neighbor and I did and didnt do and what I wish had been done differently  … Give a reasonable …

By Pam Berns |July 31, 2023 - 9:30AM
My favorite neighbor moved to Florida—and I had no idea how much I would miss her

… Sometimes you dont realize that a good neighbor has crossed over into friend territory until after … were stabilized with no turnover I learned that Heidis guest was right Heidi was wonderful  Editors Note Brick …

By Annabel Lee |September 1, 2022 - 3:45PM
Hear me out: A slow elevator in a tall building is as bad as living in a walk-up

… But on the 13th floor with the dreaded slow elevator I do what I can to avoid going in and out I started combining …

By Anonymous |August 16, 2022 - 2:30PM
10 tips for living on the fifth floor of a walkup building

… few floors above the rest you may be wondering if you have what it takes to live in a walkup Perhaps youre worried … who have lived on high floors for their best advice Heres what they had to say … 1 Keep a positive attitude … The … I had someone to give me tips then  Its useful to consider what furniture you have and whether you can transport it all …

By Caitlin Delohery |July 19, 2022 - 3:00PM