Nightmare scenario and need your help. I moved into a new place in august knowing I was going to be WFH. Quiet, lots of light.

They just started construction right next to my building with all day noise, including a bull dozer and heavy machinery coming within 6 feet of my window. We’re also on the second floor so I mean RIGHT NEXT TO MY WINDOW.

I also have a bunch of men starting at me all day on too of the noise triggering my migraines. What can I do?

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Every tenant has a “right to quiet enjoyment” for their apartment. Look to see if that’s in your lease. You can use that as a starting point to negotiate lower rent, moving out/ moving units, getting out of your lease, etc.

I know numerous people that pre Covid negotiated lower rent for this. They should have informed you of construction prior to you moving in.

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Nothing you can do, I know it sucks but is what it is

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Heavy blackout curtains with a pattern you like on the side facing you. Possibly with a hand-painted “TRYING TO WORK FROM HOME >:(“ on the side facing out 🤣😭

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No idea what your building is like but could you see if there’s a vacant unit on a higher floor opposite side and try to negotiate to move there?

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Go to the NYC site make sure it is properly permitted and the moment they work over their permit call the police. Make official complaints and you can cause them a nightmare

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Try block out curtains. Not perfect but it’ll muffle the noise a little

Curtains to stop the stares, but not much you can do about the construction

I had this happen about a year ago. We tried to argue that it was unlivable/they didn’t notify us of upcoming construction but it’s a huge process to get that done. Ended up negotiating a lower rate to just break the lease. Wasn’t the greatest outcome but definitely worth it get out and have some peace in a new place.

This legit just happened to me and I also live on the second floor of my building. They literally gave us 24 hours notice and then told us it would last for 10 months. I’m actually so nervous of what’s to come haha

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