Soundproofing New York
We work across New York City and the surrounding area, alongside our NJ service area, mostly in apartments, co-ops, offices and studios. The building types differ from New Jersey, and so do the noise paths, which is why the approach here starts with the structure rather than the surface.
Common New York noise problems
Footsteps through concrete slabs
Most New York apartment buildings are concrete framed. Concrete carries impact noise efficiently, so footsteps and furniture movement arrive with very little loss. The effective treatment is an isolated ceiling below, or a resilient layer under the floor above where access allows.
Party wall noise in pre war buildings
Older buildings often have masonry party walls with joists pocketed directly into them. Sound moves through the masonry and through the framing at the same time, so treating only the wall surface rarely gives the expected result.
Street, subway and mechanical noise
Street noise enters through windows. Subway and mechanical noise travels through the structure. These are different problems and they need different solutions, which is the most common reason previous attempts have failed.
Working with buildings
Interior alteration in most New York buildings requires an approved filing. We prepare the scope of work, provide insurance certificates and schedule deliveries around service elevator hours so the project passes management review without delay.
Services available in New York
Do you work in New York City apartments? +
Can you soundproof against subway and street noise? +
Do co-op and condo boards need to approve the work? +
Ready for a quieter space?
Tell us what you are hearing, where the noise is coming from, and how the space is used. Free acoustic assessment, with same-day estimates available.
Schedule Your Free Site Visit →