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unit 1A, a one-bedroom duplex at 330 Grand St.
The Search
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers
By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2026 - 9:30AM
Couple sitting on couch upset by loud neighbors
Roommates + Landlords
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… from about 19 percent over 2023 Residential noise accounts for approximately half of those including common nuisances … free mediation services for disputes in Manhattan and Brooklyn including harassment civil or criminal matters and … louder ambient sounds such as recordings of  a river or strong wind for those culprits   Noisecanceling headphones …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
harassment from a neighbor NYC
Troubleshooting
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 16, 2026 - 9:30AM
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Neighborhood Intel
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries
By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC apartment building with AC units
Products + Services
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?
By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
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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
By Jennifer White Karp |July 10, 2024 - 9:30AM
The shared roofdeck on top of the Manhattan co-op building at 20 River Terrace, dubbed "The Solaire."
Neighbors
Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof

… stupid That same motto can be applied to hanging out on the roof of your New York City apartment building At some buildings the  roof deck is a beautiful meticulously managed space with a … Sure the alarm could be a ruse designed to ward off unruly tenants but its better to ask your fellow residents or …

By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 2:30PM
how to deal with a noisy neighbor NYC
Roommates + Landlords
How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down
By Evelyn Battaglia |January 16, 2024 - 9:45AM