I lived near an assisted-living facility for the mentally ill. It was affordable—and often scary

… was also prone to shootings Heres Alicias story About seven years ago when the Flatbush Avenue area was on … make it impossibly hot  The biggest drawback was worrying about my safety It was pretty normal to walk out of my … peaceful now not having the constant stress of worrying about those who live across from my apartment  I still think …

By Kelly Kreth |December 10, 2019 - 9:00AM
Are postwar buildings from the 1950s and '60s constructed better than ones built later?

… be audible from neighboring apartments Im also concerned about cooking odors and smoke coming through the bathroom …

By Alanna Schubach |November 11, 2019 - 10:00AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: The child living above me makes noise at dawn and even at midnight. What can I do?

… floor with a rug or carpeting Then speak to them nicely about covering their floors Also tell them that you dont … 5 am and sometimes as late as midnight I hate to complain about a child that I know is living in a small apartment and …

By Dianne Ackerman |October 11, 2019 - 10:00AM