How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… Living in a New York City apartment means being in close proximity to your neighbors … active children running around above your bedroom While excessively noisy neighbors can be challenging there are … your apartments safety and livability at all times and excessive noise is one of the conditions they must address …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
How do I force the landlord to remediate my mold-infested apartment?

… up the mold in your apartmentand to make your life more bearable in the meantime New York City landlords have an … units must hire both a licensed mold assessor and a separate remediator to remove the mold when it exceeds 10 square … and Community Renewal by filling out this form form RA81   Securing a lower rent can help you save money to cover …

By Celia Young |July 29, 2024 - 12:00PM
How to research a landlord before you sign a lease

… stair might not be a major concern but small issues that arent quickly addressed can indicate a larger pattern of … Pro Tip Looking for a landlord with a good reputationand a rental agent you can trust Put your search in the hands of  … status Seeing a net loss of dozens of rentstabilized apartments is a major red flag  Who Owns What in NYC also …

By Emily Myers |July 11, 2023 - 3:30PM
How to care for your vacation rental property when you don't live nearby

… Ray Vargas cofounder of  Home Sweet Hudson a rental management company in the Catskills bought a second home in Rosendale … take a cut of the proceedsmeaning you only pay when your property is rented And youll be tapping into their expertise …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 5, 2023 - 1:30PM
Co-op and condo board intel: How to choose a new laundry room vendor

… a new laundry room vendor for your New York City coop or condo building it usually indicates dissatisfaction with the … of companies that I am aware of and they all are basically the same says Arik Lifshitz CEO of DSA Management … dissatisfied he says he isnt sure the situation would improve by switching companies because everyone is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 8, 2023 - 2:30PM