nuisance

harassment from a neighbor NYC
Troubleshooting
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 16, 2026 - 9:30AM
Aerial view of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges in New York City.
Affordable Housing
The Brick Underground Podcast: Office Hours with Sam Himmelstein
By Emily Myers |May 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Troubleshooting
A neighbor gives me the creeps. Can I install a security camera in the hallway for safety?
By Alanna Schubach |May 9, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Live
Are fire pits and outdoor heaters bad for the environment?
By Brick Underground |November 30, 2020 - 9:30AM
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Live
Dear Ms. Demeanor: A renter in my building is verbally abusive to neighbors and management lets it slide. What can we do?
By Dianne Ackerman |February 7, 2020 - 12:00PM
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Improve
I want to break my lease because of a noisy NYC neighbor. What are my options?
By Nikki M. Mascali |March 28, 2019 - 12:00PM
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Sales Market
12 reasons why that amazing NYC apartment is so cheap
By Mimi OConnor |December 5, 2017 - 9:00AM
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Live
How to deal with the city's most annoying noises
By Lana Bortolot |August 24, 2017 - 12:00PM
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Troubleshooting
A restaurant is blowing smoke from its kitchen into my window—is this legal?

… respect to exhaust termination and outlet locations in the New York City mechanical code says mechanical engineer … However the specific distance requirements laid out in the New York City Mechanical Code can vary depending on factors …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 24, 2017 - 2:59PM