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I'm not sure if your lease is more draconian that any I've had, but in general, I think when you break a lease, you just lose your deposit - first and last month's rent in NYC. And at the end of the day, I'd rather lose that much than damage my health, I think.
But Mary Poppins is right (isn't she always - what a well chosen user-name!), you should definitely contact a lawyer who specializes in tenant's rights. Even if your landlord is amenable to fixing it ... a), getting rid of a mold infestation is HARD, and, b), in light of the noise issue, it still won't be a place you want to stay.
Do what you have to do to break the lease.
But Mary Poppins is right (isn't she always - what a well chosen user-name!), you should definitely contact a lawyer who specializes in tenant's rights. Even if your landlord is amenable to fixing it ... a), getting rid of a mold infestation is HARD, and, b), in light of the noise issue, it still won't be a place you want to stay.
Do what you have to do to break the lease.