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Updated about 6 years ago, 09/08/2018

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Alex Goumilevski
  • Real Estate Broker
  • MD DC, VA
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Minimizing noise between floors in apartment building

Alex Goumilevski
  • Real Estate Broker
  • MD DC, VA
Posted

We may be acquiring a multiunit. 

1960's brick built, garden style, 3 story high buildings.

The units had parque wood floors up until about 4 years ago. The current landlord started putting in carpet to reduce noise complaints.

Of course carpet is expensive to replace and a lot of tenants destroy the carpet.

In the past, I've always Costco laminate floors,  zero carpet, in all rentals. But typically buy townhomes...so the only people the tenants could complain to would be their own family members living with them. This would be my first multi. 

Any experience from your experiences, in terms of flooring choices that will keep people from complaining too much, but also keep noise levels down?

Any advice is appreciated as always.

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