Olsen twins - Contributed

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been labelled "disruptive, intrusive and totally disrespectful" by their New York neighbours.

The twins - who shot to fame when they starred on US TV show Full House in 1987 - have been angering residents who live near their flat in the West Village with their constant partying.

One resident said: "Mary-Kate and Ashley are two spoiled brats who change the character of the neighbourhood."

Another added: "It is a peaceful, quiet street. Plenty of other celebrities around this block - Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, Gisele Bundchen and Julianne Moore - are good neighbours and blend in with the neighbourhood - but these two are invaders."

The 22-year-old siblings have also caused chaos with the heavy security they have employed around the neighbourhood.

A neighbour on West 13th Street, who said there are two giant GMC Denali SUVs parked outside the twins' home every night, said: "You would think there was a government operation going on with the amount of security they have.

"The good news is that it's only a rental, and we all hope it's not a long-standing one."

A representative for the twins denied the claims, telling the New York Post newspaper: "If there were significant issues, you would think that the neighbours would address Ashley or Mary-Kate directly, rather than calling the media."