New York residents have been at a disadvantage for the past few years. Those looking for affordable apartments generally found themselves in residential areas rezoned from what were once industrial areas – places full of noise from trains and machinery.
The city required landlords to install thick soundproof windows but the landlords have decided that windows alone aren’t enough. They decided to add extra soundproofing insulation as well as new windows in the hopes that they’ll have an easier time renting their apartments out.
Whatever their reasons, we’re glad to see them taking responsibility for the location of their buildings instead of signing leases and telling their tenants to deal with it or move out!