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

… will depend on various factors such as location exposures square footage layout and any outdoor space That said the sales price of a firstfloor unit is typically up to 15 percent lower than a comparable unit on a higher floor If … That would seem to apply to renovations too where the meter is running every time workers have to wait for the …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… peak after 10 pm We get calls like this all the time said Alan Fierstein founder and president of NYC acoustical consulting … to back up your complaint   Before alerting the landlord Fierstein recommends having the super doorman or other …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem

… year but I cant remember when he said You should state the problem and then say something along the lines of Please let … and eating them   Other residents and the board were sensitive to the fact that this was clearly a mental health … 3 Seek mediation … When the steps above dont alleviate the problemor have the opposite effect and exacerbate ityou can …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 16, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 theyre looking for Lush with lots of … Im gonna walk my dog near you and he might pee near your body but its not in a malicious way … Navigating the sea of …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down

… apartment you may experience being kept awake by your noisy neighbors However that doesnt mean you have to put up … for one problem If they continue listening you can explain whats going on with the noise and ask if theres any way to … getting the landlord or board to take action  What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 16, 2024 - 9:45AM