I live on E82nd Street, a residential only building. The studio apartment above mine changed tenants last July. I started noticing a lot of noise but ignored it thinking it was renovation of some kind.
It is actually a manufacturing facility of some kind. Whoever rented it has subleased it to a group of Asians. Several live there and others arrive in shifts all through the day and night. I hear machines running 24x7. things dropping on the floor over my bed, dragging of large objects, power tools, etc.
I have reported it to the landlord who said I have to get other neighbors to complain or else it's not something he will look into. I spoke to several neighbors who at first confirmed they were hearing the noises around the clock, then changed their stories when I asked them to phone the landlord.
The police have been here and said they can do nothing, even late at night. I called 311 and filed a complaint with DOB but have no idea when my complaint has or will be attended to.
Meanwhile I cannot sleep or even think in my apartment. I am really not sure what to do. I thought such a use of residential space was illegal but it seems not to be. The Asians have been at my door several times banging and screaming at me in Chinese. The landlord himself, rather than follow up on my complaint, simply told these people I was the complainer. Being home feels pretty creepy. My friends are telling me to move out, that it is becoming dangerous. The landlord says 'do what you gotta do guy'.
Any advice is appreciated.
Kurt