With a too-neat premise rubbing up against a clearly lived-in sense of place, “Notice to Quit” feels like an amiable sitcom pilot set in the New York City of the Safdie brothers

Notice to Quit is redeemed by the simple fact of its nature: This isn’t a film that lives in the lows and highs of its defining moments so much as it’s a film that’s sustained by the strength it takes to put one foot in front of the other.

Notice to Quit is a frantic, funny, hectic, and heartwarming feature that blends comedy with tragedy and provides compelling characters.

It has a spark, but it lacks any true heartwarming moments, which are buried beneath a surface-level premise that doesn't engage with vulnerability.