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There should by House Rules or provisions in the proprietary lease
on use of premises that forbid behavior that prevents the quiet enjoyment of apartments.
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"Quiet enjoyment" is a very difficult balancing act. One practical suggestion is to check your proprietary lease or house rules for mention of the 80% carpet rule. It may also be a Dept of Buildings regulation. It basically says that if a downstairs unit owner complains about noise from the apartment above, the upstairs apartment owner is required to cover 80% of the floors in question with carpeting and a thick under-padding. This usually resolves most noise complaints. Any further noise abatement is the responsibility of the downstairs apartment.
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