My landlord is opening a restaurant on the ground floor of our building. Do I have any recourse?

… dont have any recourse against your landlord for inviting a restaurant into the space say  our experts but that changes … if the space had previously been empty or used for a different purpose your landlord doesnt owe you an explanation or … to be a clothing store and now its a restaurant concurs renters rights attorney Sam Himmelstein of Himmelstein …

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?

… … Unfortunately your problem is a common one in New York City If you really want to get to the root of … off their engines after three minutes or if theyre in a school zone one minute However idling rules tend to be … to gain real traction but youve still got a few different avenues for reporting the problem First as with just about …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2016 - 3:59PM
I think my neighbors are mistreating their dog. Should I report them?

…       … This is a case where tattling on your neighbors is not only appropriate but necessary … complaints to law enforcement For example in New York City calls to 311 can remain anonymous As far as your apartment building goes your landlord or building manager …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 27, 2016 - 9:59AM
This Valentine's Day — and all year long — keep the sex noises down, please

… the price of rent has much to do with the quality of walls advises etiquette expert Constance Dunn Always assume … are highbrow and cultured instead of the pervy freaks you really are If possible relocate to whichever part of your … on the air shaft Put your mattress on the floor or consider buying a platform bed If you must keep the mattress on its …

By Kelly Kreth |February 10, 2016 - 2:59PM
The 5 Most Frequent Causes of Neighbor Fights in NYC

… Unless youre a multimillionaire who can afford your own island … adds DJK Residential Associate Broker Fainna Kagan  Ask who lives downstairs If its another family or someone who owns a … I force my noisy upstairs neighbors to get more carpeting What can I do about the stench coming from my neighbors …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 17, 2015 - 8:59AM