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keyjan t1_jdwcxyo wrote

probably not. As long as the construction doesn't violate the noise ordinances, you're just going to have to invest in some good earplugs.

At least it won't last forever.

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SwimmingDoughnut6 OP t1_jdwgvxu wrote

It’s for a whole year

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keyjan t1_jdwh7m0 wrote

Which is not forever.

As others have said, earplugs, or try and move.

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Wheresmycardigan t1_jdwgpi7 wrote

>It’s very Loud but only during working hours and on saturdays.

These are typical work hours since it's generally prohibited during night time hours unless they have a special permit or it's emergency work.

As someone else mentioned unless you can get a city inspector out and record the db in not in compliance in noise ordinance & working hours there aren't too many options.

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celj1234 t1_jdwra9y wrote

Welcome to living in a growing city

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corndogblaster t1_jdwgy22 wrote

No. I’ve had construction next to my place for the past month and it’s supposed to last another month. Kinda just stuck.

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giscard78 t1_jdwep1x wrote

Assuming you’re renting from a private landlord, they might be willing to break the lease for you if you find the next tenant and they take over without any break in renting.

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SmartFastStrong t1_jdwhd6q wrote

Nothing. Break your lease if it’s an issue for you.

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floppydisk1995 t1_jdwuhq6 wrote

Been in this situation twice before. It sucks, but nothing you can really do outside of breaking your lease. Earplugs and noise canceling headphones do go a long way, however.

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caitplusate t1_jdwxonk wrote

Welcome to living in DC! I feel like every neighborhood is constantly under construction. Going to be hard to avoid. I've gotten used to it.

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romanceordelusion t1_jdxkh40 wrote

I would consider splurging on a wework or some kind of alternative area to work for a while. Or consider heading to the library for a few hours if the wifi is good and you don’t have calls. I’ve been in this position, it totally sucks

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tameobo t1_jdyj05e wrote

Can you go to the office….

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SluggingAndBussing t1_je085vr wrote

Did you not tour/visit your building before signing the lease?

I know it’s aggravating and feel bad for you but also, think about what you’re asking here

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SwimmingDoughnut6 OP t1_je6b0dx wrote

I did and completely made a bad call in renting this place. She said the walls were soundproof only light noise would come through

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SwimmingDoughnut6 OP t1_jdwm2ey wrote

Has anyone had experience with building construction near them? After the exterior is built, is it still loud when they are building the inside?

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briangraper t1_jdwp53l wrote

If they're still in the demo phase, then you'll hear the jackhammers for a while. After that the loudest thing is usually the big hammer machine that sinks the foundation beams (if they're doing it that way). Bam, bam, bam all day. That only lasts a few weeks though usually. Once the foundation goes in, it gets a lot more quiet. Cranes and power tools aren't that loud.

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MonsteraCrux t1_jdwpf9w wrote

It is still loud/noticeable, but definitely not as bad once the exterior is complete (and windows are installed). I second the suggestions for noise-cancelling ear plugs (comfy ones to sleep in and bluetooth for working). I will also say, you may adjust after a few weeks - I don’t get woken up anymore when it starts in the morning because my system is just used to it.

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