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

… an unnecessary confrontation he said Its only the landlords authority that carries weight anyway   Wood cited a recent … neighbor themselves which is helpful because they have the authority of being related to the management he said They … he added   If the landlord doesnt actwhich according to the experts Brick spoke to is all too commonyou may want to hire …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem

… then say something along the lines of Please let me know how you think it should be dealt withhow you can help me  If … against the neighbor the board or landlord and the managing agent for breaching their duty to protect you See step four … get legal assistance through the NYC Bar Associations Legal Referral Service allowing you to connect with a qualified …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… New Yorkers fall into two camps when it comes to groundfloor apartmentssome prefer them while others avoid them at all … problems even in a penthouse  On the plus side groundfloor units generally cost less than comparable … the sales price of a firstfloor unit is typically up to 15 percent lower than a comparable unit on a higher floor If …

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