Loud upstairs neighbors and stupid landlord!

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks girls it does help to know its not just me alone having these issues. I wouldn't mind living upstairs if it wasn't for the bike (no elevator) and last time I did that in a building very similar to this my electric bill about doubled. I am hoping these jerks really do move out come the end of August.

We lived on the third floor and hauled bikes up and down stairs for the 14 months we lived there. It was a bit inconvenient, but worth it to be on top of the noise instead of underneath it. Our best friend in the building lived on the first floor, and when we'd visit her, we couldn't believe the noise from the "elephants" above.

That said, we had to be careful not to make noise ourselves, especially after the very nice Asian lady living below us came up and said that our dog running and playing across the floor was super loud. We had to stop playing with her in the apartment.

Best rental situation is probably a townhouse so no one is above OR below you. End-unit preferably! It's true that the A/C runs a lot more upstairs too...