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

… life According to a recent New York Times article analyzing NYCs 311 service logs noise complaints topped the list with … … Hire a pro … The NYC noise code enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection DEP and NYPD … Even if they approve you may not want to foot the high bill   Or you can rely on a noise machine or a free app with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
How to care for your vacation rental property when you don't live nearby

… New York can be a source of extra income but managing your investment is no easy featespecially while living in New … and recently bought a second home in Great Barrington Mass shown at top She outsources the rentals to Berkshire Rental … looking to get in the shortterm rental scene and will be buying a property use a broker who knows the business They …

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

… your choices are limited these days given the consolidation of vendors in the city There are only a handful of companies … or renovation packages there are more important contract terms that must be addressed  The numbers can be big but … managing agent should be additional insureds on a vendors policies Before entering the agreement the board should have …

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