Questions from NYC

As to legal,I can't think of why not.

They have some rated for NSF and UL for use in high rise restaurant kitchens.

Call Cookshack sales,and someone could answer that.

Depending on which you buy,you could place it on your living room carpet.

As to smoke,most of the time,you will need to walk over to the cooker,place your hand over the exhaust vent,and then sniff your hand.

Hope this helps a little.

So there would not be very much smoke from the Cookshack Smokette Elite Series
Model SM025?

There is a little smoke that comes off the smoker, however, my grill throws off more smoke at times. Your neighbors will pick up some beautifully, delectable odors.

Because I live in NYC (Manhattan) I am concerned that I will bother some uppity neighbors in other buildings. I live on the top floor of my building, but we are on the 7th floor surrounded but much higher buildings (15-30 story).

Good morning Bassin49er-
As I can't speak on the laws of NYC- the below link could be helpful and you might want to check with your building manager if applicable:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/h...afety/barbeque.shtml

Regarding the smoke that is produced, I have owned both a Weber WSM and a Charbroil Electric Smoker and the Cookshack produces very little smoke in comparison. Since it is rainy season in FL, I put my SM025 in my covered screen-room and do the smoking there. You can obviously smell and see the smoke come out but it definitely doesn't billow like other smokers. I don't think it would be a problem for your neighbors. If it does become a problem- offer them a rack ribs and they will shut up real quick!

I am really glad I purchased the Cookshack smoker. It has been a blast to cook on and I highly recommend their products. Make sure you read the forums and take notes on what you produce so you can make changes for the next time. Enjoy!