To clarify, I did not push him. I was shutting the door behind me and he began pushing and yelling without so much as a “hello.” If he had behaved normally, that would be different. I once had a neighbor locked out and I quickly checked with my super and let them in. He also wasn’t stuck outside (we don’t have double locked doors). Regardless of whether his story was true, that aggressiveness isn’t okay and I wasn’t going to stick around to see where his behavior escalated to.

As I’ve said in several comments, I’m fully aware others will let strangers into my building but I personally make an effort to prioritize safety. Luckily, I know some neighbors who do the same which I appreciate