#home-disturbance

[ follow ]
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
18 hours ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

A Queens lawmaker demands arrests after a dangerous car meetup involving stunts and a fire in a neighborhood.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Father of 10 shot to death outside Brooklyn home had ongoing beef with neighbors: wife

A Brooklyn father of 10 was shot dead near his home amid ongoing neighborhood disputes.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Father of 10 shot to death outside Brooklyn home had ongoing beef with neighbors: wife

A Brooklyn father of 10 was shot dead near his home amid ongoing neighborhood disputes.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
fromCurbed
1 week ago
NYC real estate

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
Upper West Side
fromCurbed
3 days ago

No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don't Do Laundry!

New Yorkers are preparing for a potential doorman and porter strike, leading to various contingency plans for building management and resident responsibilities.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Burning gas and propane for cooking, water heating and space heating in California homes and businesses creates 10% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. It also releases pollutants indoors.
LA real estate
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

East Bay Company Dumps Debris Into Customer's Yard Over Unpaid Bill, But They Moved Out

A dumpster company dumped unpaid junk back into a former customer's yard after they moved out, causing community frustration.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Community members actively address local litter and dumping issues despite limited city support.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'We were left having to pay the full costs of their mistakes' - couple sue builders on RTE's 'Room to Improve' over water damage to their home

Nessa Conlon expressed her excitement upon receiving the call that their house was selected for RTÉ's Room to Improve, stating she nearly crashed the car.
Renovation
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
3 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Miami food
fromqns.com
3 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I'm Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.

I inherited my house while I was still in college. I had no clue what to do as a homeowner so I invited my 'aunt and uncle' to live with me after they got priced out of their apartment.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Noise experts carry out inspections in row between Hoxton hotel and Yamamori Izakaya nightclub

The Hoxton, formerly the Central Hotel in Exchequer Street, claims it has had to close 31 bedrooms because of complaints from guests about noise from the Yamamori Izakaya restaurant and nightclub/late night bar.
London
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
Real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
4 days ago

Asking for a chance': Locals skeptical of Pacha New York's promises to address safety, sound at former Brooklyn Mirage Brooklyn Paper

Pacha New York faces community skepticism despite plans to improve upon the failures of the former Brooklyn Mirage venue.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks' Legal Representation - Portland Mercury

In this case, there was no information found in the preliminary review to suggest that... Councilors used or attempted to use their official position to obtain a private financial gain or avoid a financial detriment that was only available to them but for their official position.
Portland
SF parents
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

A 20-year-old man faces federal charges after attacking OpenAI's headquarters, with his family citing a mental health crisis.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Mississauga reaches deal with Ridgeway Plaza owners to prevent large 'nuisance' gatherings | CBC News

Ridgeway Plaza in Mississauga will implement security measures to enhance safety and address local resident complaints after large gatherings.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

After budget letdown, hundreds rally for new Jackson Mann community center in Allston

Councilor Liz Breadon demands $65 million for Jackson Mann Community Center to ensure serious investment in Allston-Brighton.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
5 days ago

Elevator outage leaves East Flatbush tenants climbing steps and crossing rooftops

A broken elevator in a six-story apartment building has severely impacted residents' daily lives, especially for the elderly.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Rumbling my whole apartment': Private fireworks show unnerves Bay Area

A surprise fireworks show in San Francisco startled residents during a stormy evening, causing confusion and anxiety amid geopolitical tensions.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
#oakland
fromKqed
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
5 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
#burglary
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
#affordable-housing
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Housing complexes overseen by NYC plagued with problems, investigation finds

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Housing complexes overseen by NYC plagued with problems, investigation finds

California
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
3 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Temescal residents describe waking up to the 'whooshing' sound of a gas leak

PG&E confirmed that a gas leak had occurred near that location. A spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, told us that a PG&E crew was on-site by 11:15 p.m. the night of April 9 and after working for about two hours, stopped the flow of gas as 'safely and as quickly as possible' - by 1:32 a.m. Friday morning.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Singer Vanessa Carlton's noise complaint against R.I. neighbor ends up before state Supreme Court

Carlton and McCauley won a preliminary injunction in 2024 after they alleged the owners of an industrial property next door subjected them to unlawfully loud noise and harassed them by filming their house.
Boston real estate
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up-So Someone Had To.

Addressing sexual harassment is crucial for the well-being of the victim.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | He built a beachside mansion - now 'Venice Karen' 'manically' calls cops 30 times a day with noise complaints

"Obviously I saw the posters - after all, the point was to harass and intimidate me. The claims in the poster are complete lies pushed by a few bars that think they're allowed to disrespect their neighbors by prioritizing their own profit over respecting their community."
Mission District
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
New York City
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Asked Tenants to Tell Him Their Problems. Hundreds Did.

New York City tenants face severe housing issues, prompting Mayor Mamdani to hold 'Rental Ripoff' hearings for tenant complaints.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Upper West Side
fromCurbed
1 month ago

It's an Interesting Time to Live Next Door to Mamdani

A neighborhood near Gracie Mansion experiences heightened security concerns following an anti-Muslim protest involving explosive devices, marking an unprecedented shift in the area's safety and character.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Can Hear Every Explosive Fight Between My Neighbors. What They're Yelling About Makes It Even Worse.

But what you have the right to do is not always the action that will lead to the most happiness for you. In fact, if you insist upon escalating before exploring a gentler approach, you will often make things worse. So your wife isn't entirely full of it. Tense relationships with neighbors really do make a lot of people miserable, and it makes sense that she'd want to avoid pissing off people who live within shouting distance and are apparently pretty combative.
Relationships
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Woman Annoyed When Delivery Robot Comes Into Her Yard, Tears Up Her Garden and Steals Her Fence

I came out here and I found the Coco in my garden. It had got my fence caught up in its wheel. It uprooted a whole bunch of [plants] in my garden and then just drove away with the fence attached to it.
Pets
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: Am I justified in escalating this frustrating dispute with my neighbor?

Document persistent loud noise, use local noise ordinances or police (311), and set clear boundaries with a travel companion about shared planning responsibilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Rent Watch: Tenant complains of neighbors' cooking odors

The fair housing statutes protect tenants' right to live in a rental property without interference or discrimination, regardless of their national origin. In our diverse society, these protections require housing providers to tolerate differences in culture and practices arising from the national backgrounds of their residents.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

South London residents fear squatters could start fire after breaking into their building

Squatters broke into the communal electricity room at a 23-flat block, causing fire hazards, damage and unsanitary conditions while landlord L&Q failed to secure access.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I draw the line at this woman smoking in my yard

Dear Eric: My youngest son is in his mid-40s. He had some heavy mental issues a few years ago and moved back home to our basement. Prior to the breakdown, his wife left him, he lost a job he loved, and soon he started dating Leslie. She became pregnant, and our beautiful granddaughter was born but passed at two months and two days from SIDS. Our hearts were and are still broken.
Relationships
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

She owed her roommate money, so he barricaded her inside her Oakland bedroom, police say

A 70-year-old roommate was charged with felony false imprisonment for barricading a 60-year-old woman in her bedroom over an unpaid debt.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Wanted to Extend a Simple Thank You to a Neighbor. But They Took Advantage of My Generosity.

Neighbor shoveled unexpected snow; host offered lunch but felt resentful when partner joined and ordered pricier items; host wants clear, fair repayment expectations.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area town seeks to curb loud music, inciteful language and fighting with revised rules

Windsor will fine individuals up to $500 for excessive noise, inciteful or offensive language, and fighting in public beginning March 4.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

Rich Man, Poor Lawn Leaves Neighbors Fuming

Wealthy businessman Charles Probst abandoned his ambitious landscaping project on his Westlake estate, leaving behind poorly maintained vegetation and settling a $2 million arts donation lawsuit.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Parents Are Getting Tasered, Punched, and Arrested Over a Seemingly Benign Activity. It Didn't Used to Be Like This.

They were right. If you've been around interscholastic sports long enough, you can sense trouble. The real problem arrived in the fourth quarter, when two players tackled each other at half court. Coaches and teammates rushed in, and one boy appeared to kick the player from the opposing team. Security and administrators broke up the tussle, but this time parents made it to the center of the action.
US news
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: When the neighbors open their garage, we have to flee

Improper mothball use causing pervasive odor may require health-department intervention or neighborly request; habitual job-hopping can undermine family stability and create relocation burdens.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

One person injured by fire in long-vacant Ocean Hill home * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm fire at a vacant, illegally converted Ocean Hill home injured one civilian and required over 100 firefighters to bring under control.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Empty NYCHA Apartments Pose Safety Risks, Opportunities for Squatters: Report

Hundreds of squatters occupy vacant NYCHA apartments while over 6,800 units remain empty, creating safety risks and reducing public housing availability for 165,000 applicants on the waitlist.
[ Load more ]