The 7 worst places to live in a building

… pool that could spell trouble Berman once had a client who lived on the top floor underneath the pool which he says … from safety concerns to lack of light and privacy to streetnoise and to an increased risk of pest infestation In … upper floors you could face similar noise pollution if you live near a community room or playroom that can …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 29, 2017 - 8:34AM
My landlord is opening a restaurant on the ground floor of our building. Do I have any recourse?

… Standard Pest Management  You might also consider placing silica gel or boric acid dust in walls and then sealing with …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 6, 2017 - 2:59PM
Noisy construction vehicles are parking on my block and making my life miserable. What can I do?

… back in 2015 two city councilmembers including Upper West Sides Helen Rosenthal attempted to pass a bill … of the vehicles that are noisily setting up camp on your street From there a staffer from Rosenthals office … written its highly possible the construction site on your street hasnt submitted the proper forms or isnt following …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2016 - 3:59PM
My neighbor's dryer blasts hot air into my window. How can I stop it?

… Q I live in a condo and my downstairs neighbors dryer vents directly into my kitchen window … the legal structure of a condo building versus a coop or a rental Roberts notes youre not within your legal rights to … so dusty I cant use my living room Can I get a break on the rent Is your neighbor harassing you 4 steps to handle the …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 25, 2016 - 12:59PM