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

… proximity to your neighbors 247and dealing with a fair share of noise as a result But what if noise from next door … is that a landlord or owner is required to maintain your apartments safety and livability at all times and excessive … If you are nervous about talking to your neighbors consider how relieved you would feel if they approached you with the

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
How do I force the landlord to remediate my mold-infested apartment?

… those rights Editors note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us  … gives the owner 90 days to remediate the issue  … 2 Get a rent reduction through the DHCR … Because you live in a …

By Celia Young |July 29, 2024 - 12:00PM
How to care for your vacation rental property when you don't live nearby

… Owning a vacation rental in the Berkshires or upstate New York … are renting their homes to cover the mortgage but most companies take a cut of the proceedsmeaning you only pay … nearby having help with your rental is indispensable says Amy C who lives in Westchester County and recently bought a …

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

… building it usually indicates dissatisfaction with the current company Given that these contracts last on average … there are only three or four wellregarded companies in NYC Its not something I deal with that often but its about … … Ask for references  … A laundry room vendor is no different from a contractor or other provider who will be …

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