Virginia K. Smith

We've always known that loud, ongoing renovations have a way of making enemies of the folks next door, but this case from the Upper East Side is particularly extreme: former publishing exec Richard Snyder is suing his neighbors to the tune of $20 million thanks to a never-ending renovation he says has caused "excess vibrations," damaged his shrubs and rear deck, forced him to move personal property, and rendered his house un-sellable, according to the New York Daily News. Oof.

If you can get past the "666" street address, $1,900 a month for this Bed-Stuy 1.5-bedroom seems like a pretty good deal (Brownstoner)

Renting in NYC for the first time? Brush up on the basics of what should (and shouldn't) be in your lease (Refinery29)

To call Craigslist a minefield is to put it mildly, but then, there's a reason the oft sketchy site has stuck around: you can get some serious deals there, particularly when it comes to furnishing your apartment on the cheap. For the uninitiated, though, jumping in can be daunting, and as such, Apartment Therapy has a rundown of tips for getting started, whether you're interested in buying, selling, or a little bit of both. 

A few key takeaways we learned from the whole thing:

Exactly how loud are all those planes flying over your neighborhood? Now you know, in decibels (Gothamist)

Kitchen decor ideas for those of us who aren't into the whole "cooking" thing (Houzz)