noise

These three Upper West Siders live next door to a hellish construction project. Here's what it's like

By Marjorie Cohen |January 8, 2020 - 1:00PM

… originally published in October 2018 which tracked noise complaints in New York City and their relationship to median … note More populous nabes dont always have the highest raw number of complaints and citywide complaints were down 68 … creatives move into converted factory lofts Other than the NYCHA Red Hook Houses the largest public housing development …

By Phillip Pantuso |December 26, 2019 - 10:00AM

Neighborhood Intel

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

… accounts of what its like to have an iconic or unusual New York City neighbor Have a story to share Drop us an … assistedliving facility for the mentally ill across from my building but I told myself it was good that the people who … Intel … Brooklyn … crime … Flatbush … Living Next To … neighborhoods … Neighbors … noise … safety … I lived near an …

By Kelly Kreth |December 10, 2019 - 9:00AM

Neighbors

I love noise and so should you—if you want to live in my NYC building

By Dianne Ackerman |November 14, 2019 - 10:20AM

Buy

Are postwar buildings from the 1950s and '60s constructed better than ones built later?

By Alanna Schubach |November 11, 2019 - 10:00AM

Troubleshooting

Dear Ms. Demeanor: The noise from our downstairs neighbor is making us miserable. What can we do?

… I am so sorry for the stress that has been caused by your noisy neighbors Everyone should be able to enjoy a comfortable … what rules are in place In my building 80 percent of all floors must be covered with rugs andor carpeting If this is … sleep soundly every night You could also consult a lawyer which would be more expensive But I think that your best bet …