terriblepie t1_jcfl0la wrote on March 16, 2023 at 2:08 PM

I’d reach out to the DC office of the tenant advocate (https://ota.dc.gov/node) to understand any recourse you can take. If the noise is high enough there might be DC code being violated or a civil penalty that could be levied. Also I’d contact your local ANC (https://www.anc1b.org/) to make sure they are aware of issues in your building. The local ANC has to approve all zoning in the district and has a lot of influence with the companies that build these new apartment buildings.

CCIRMAJOR26 OP t1_jcfn4k1 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Finally someone actually helpful whos not being an asshole on a high horse lol

terriblepie t1_jcft953 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Haha yeah I was amazed my niche knowledge of DC government and tenant’s rights came into play this morning. Our building’s tenant association has been working with both of those orgs for a bit now and they’re pretty helpful. FYI it’s a slow process to make a company take accountability for things but at least you can apply some pressure beyond just isolated tenant complaints

scratchnsniff t1_jchuuw5 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 10:56 PM

>CCIRMAJOR26

I live in the building too, and we almost rented on your floor when we moved in 5+ years ago. Thankfully we didn't, it seems like all the issues you hear about are 4th floor and lower. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

One of our fellow tenants in the building works in the DC office of the tenant advocate, I don't know their name but I did see them in the last week. They mentioned offhand sometime last year how our building, relatively speaking, has few complaints. But I'm sure that doesn't provide any solace when the trash compactor starts up at 1am. Anyways, you should definitely reach out to them. They'll let you know legally where you stand.

CCIRMAJOR26 OP t1_jchwfak wrote on March 16, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Thanks neighbor, appreciate the intel. We actually have called the tenants advocate office and they think we have a strong case (to all the idiots calling me entitled for wanting to be able to sleep in my expensive apartment, suck on that)