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Noise Issues: Before You Buy a Home

When you buy a new home, coop, or condo, make sure that there are no unexpected noise problems. We have come across apartments with noisy elevators that were only shown to buyers during the lowest-traffic part of the day. We measured one coop where the machinery next door was shut off during the viewing. There are any number of other sources of noise that may not occur during a brief visit but can become a nightmare once you actually move in. The best way to protect yourself is to get a long term noise survey, before you close on the property.

We suggest:

• 1. Ask the seller to tell you in writing if there are any noise problems.
• 2. Ring some bells, and ask your future neighbors as well.
• 3. Ask your attorney to check the minutes of Board meetings for noise issues.
• 4. Do an acoustical survey. We can check any noises you hear to see what it takes to acoustically treat them properly. We can make a one-week round-the clock calibrated recording of the sound in full fidelity and check for late night and early morning disturbances.