Neighbors

Ask Sam: Under the new rent laws, can my landlord still kick me out so his family can move in?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 24, 2019 - 10:00AM

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

Live

Dear Ms. Demeanor: What are the rules of NYC 'elevator etiquette’?

By Dianne Ackerman |July 12, 2019 - 1:00PM

Live

How can I stop my neighbors from stinking up the building common areas with their smoking?

By Alanna Schubach |July 1, 2019 - 1:00PM

The Market

Relocating to New York City—or know someone who is? FAQs brokers can (and can't) answer

By Marjorie Cohen |June 27, 2019 - 3:00PM

Improve

Dear Ms. Demeanor: There are ugly, dead flowers outside my condo. How do I get my building to maintain the planters?

By Dianne Ackerman |May 24, 2019 - 2:00PM

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

Live

Stoop wars, Erotic Photo Hunt marathons, and more tales of life next door to a Williamsburg dive bar

By David Colon |April 18, 2019 - 1:00PM

Rent

Ask Sam: Can I get evicted because of my neighbors' noise complaints?

… … While its wise to stay on good terms with the neighborsand your landlordthings would have to get pretty … youre really going out of your way to make life for your neighbors miserable eviction is the last resort he says … Youll have to go to your landlordor the NYPDfor that If you live above a noisy bar thats playing music late at night or …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 10, 2019 - 10:00AM

Rent

10 things to look out for when you tour a rental apartment in NYC

… a lease on a new apartment As you start touring available rentals to find The One here are a few things youre going to … apartments front door hallway around any corners and in its rooms Have a notebook or notetaking app handy and write down … nearby you can bet theres going to be a lot of noise in the daytime hours Visiting during the evening will help you …

By Nikki M. Mascali |April 8, 2019 - 2:00PM