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

… moved in with active children running around above your bedroom While excessively noisy neighbors can be challenging … a noise problem while its happening unless you fear someones life is at stakethen you should call 911 Instead pick a … is that a landlord or owner is required to maintain your apartments safety and livability at all times and excessive …

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

… businesses specializing in managing vacation rentals are cropping up in popular tourist areas Some were founded … help with your rental is indispensable says Amy C who lives in Westchester County and recently bought a second … windows with screens Besides New York we have clients who live in Texas or out of the country and being able to share

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 5, 2023 - 1:30PM
How do high carrying costs lower the sales price of a co-op or condo? Is there a formula to figure this out?

… building operations In a coop these monthly payments are called maintenance and in a condo they are common charges If you have a mortgage you will have … narrowed down your search to two similar apartments so you are left with just the monthlies and sales price as …

By Emily Myers |March 13, 2023 - 12:30PM
How often should our property manager be at our co-op building?

… and productive says Michael Wolfe president of property management at FirstService Residential New York   The property managers responsibilities are broad ranging from the … Wolfe says  Depending on your contract your property manager may be involved in collecting maintenance or common …

By Emily Myers |March 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
Co-op and condo board intel: How to choose a new laundry room vendor

If your board is looking for a new laundry room vendor for … building it usually indicates dissatisfaction with the current company Given that these contracts last on average … to 10 years entering a relationship with another vendor should be done with the utmost care and consideration  Start …

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