Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem

… city like New York is that even if you dont know your neighbors you can probably hear them in the hallway or … director of programs at New York Peace Institute  The rules about common nuisances like weird sounds and odorous trash … not channel all that time energy and cost to finding a new home with fingers crossed friendlier neighbors That for sure …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?

… ago I was feeling sleep deprived because of my upstairs neighbors dripping air conditioner The sound of water drops … to drip Its caused by condensation that forms when its hot out especially in older units that dont have a fan to dissipate the moisture …

By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… that the city is experiencing recordbreaking rents  So if you are  a recent college grad or young professional your … squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one that you can One of the ways to do this … or the floor As such they are able to be installed and removed without causing damage to other permanent wallsno …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
What to do when your NYC neighbors make lots of noise

… individual offender That said youll want to be clear about what noise you are talking about so they know to stop  Keep … under the warranty of habitability Find out more here  What is a warranty of habitability … Recruit other … noise from our downstairs neighbor is making us miserable What can we do   … Dampen the noise … Find out if you can …

By Emily Myers |August 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
I found a NYC apartment I really like but it's loud. Will I get used to the noise?

… your apartment But if youre considering living on a major street or intersection there are some things you need to ask … at Corcoran  He used to live by a major intersection in the West Village He says he rarely got a full nights sleep but … is also an important factor Chadwick says to look for apartments that are in the back of the building or are on a …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 10, 2022 - 1:30PM
What you need to know about soundproofing the windows in your NYC apartment or brownstone

… If you are permanently working from home these days you may be … installation No taxes on these either Indow acoustic grade inserts run $39 per square foot and the company offers … allowed in the particular neighborhood … What options do renters have  … Both Cityproof and CitiQuiet have installed …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 18, 2022 - 9:30AM