As coronavirus fears grow, questions loom for NYC apartment buildings [UPDATED]

… … Are buildings preparing for additional cleaning Are staff going to be wearing masks … Face masks arent … like mops and sponges but at this point hasnt been given guidance from government agencies about recommended supplies … be isolated in hospital  Wollman says there isnt yet clear guidance from the CDC or Department of Health about whether …

By Emily Myers |February 27, 2020 - 1:30PM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: A renter in my building is verbally abusive to neighbors and management lets it slide. What can we do?

… … Dear Tired There is usually at least one annoying person in every building I have ever lived in Currently we have a usually sweet little old lady … rude behavior is unacceptable The fact that this man has lived in the building forever and is elderly is quite …

By Dianne Ackerman |February 7, 2020 - 12:00PM
Is construction coming to your NYC block? Here’s how to organize your building and protect your quality of life

… officials and city agencies doing research and learning about your rights are just some of the steps Heres what else … … As soon as you find out that a construction project is about to enter your life the first thing to do is to find … … lawyers … new construction … new development … noise … organization … safety … soundproofing … tenants' rights … Is …

By Marjorie Cohen |February 6, 2020 - 12:00PM
My downstairs neighbor harasses me for being gay—and my building just renewed his lease

… It all started when I dropped a fork It was followed by incessant banging from the downstairs apartment a rebuke as … Since then weve called 911 more than ever in our entire lives  But each time the cops would only go talk to him …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 5, 2020 - 1:00PM