A neighbor’s barking dog, a band practicing down the street or even a loud stereo or television in the next room all are potential sources of unwanted noise that could be disturbing. And the prospect ...

As great as apartment living is, one of the main downfalls has got to be the (sometimes near-incessant) noise. From rumbling ...

Many years ago, we were hired to do a construction job for a couple of gentlemen who wanted their offices at the penthouse level of their seven-story commercial building. But, the space was ...

NEW YORK --Last year, when my wife and I had to beg permission from our co-op board in Jackson Heights, Queens, to swap our one-bedroom apartment for a two-bedroom unit, only one thing stood between ...

The soundproofing foam covering the ceiling of a Swiss ski resort bar that went up in flames on New Year's Eve, killing 40 ...

Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these walls could talk,” when it literally becomes the case, it’s an ...