noise

Couple sitting on couch upset by loud neighbors

Roommates + Landlords

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM

Troubleshooting

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 16, 2026 - 9:30AM

Neighborhood Intel

What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… When searching for an apartment in New York people typically have a few key features … it again in case you missed it When my friends mom heard about the situation she told me I could live there My … walking around the graveyards The rules are kind of weird about dogs because theres mixed signage Theres a lot of …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: My landlord denies offering a rent reduction during a renovation. Can I still pay a lower rent?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |August 27, 2025 - 9:30AM

Products + Services

My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?

By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Search

7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM

Troubleshooting

What to do when your NYC neighbors make lots of noise

By Emily Myers |August 20, 2024 - 12:30PM

Man opening window in brick apartment building

Troubleshooting

Summer in the city: How to make NYC apartment living more bearable

… youve been out all dayor all night Now you just want to come home and chill out But in the summertime New York City … on noisewise outside your apartment NYC has extensive rules about noise aka the Noise Code and you can download this … with the situation fight it or leave … A Brooklyn tale about noise and smoking … Years ago I sublet a Brooklyn …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 10, 2024 - 9:30AM