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In your apartment, might notice that you occasionally hear chatter or footsteps when your neighbor walks by your front door in the hallway; however, when you are inside your apartment, you don\u2019t hear anything.<\/p>\n

Why is this?<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, the reason you can\u2019t hear your neighbor once inside your apartment, but you can in the hallway has to do with how the building was constructed,\u00a0 and lack of sound control elements in the hallway.<\/p>\n

How Sound Travels in Apartment Buildings<\/h2>\n

The way the building is constructed determines how well sound travels through the walls between units. In a building with proper insulation and concrete walls, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll hear the sound of your neighbor talking, more likely to hear their television while they\u2019re in their apartment next door. One should not be able to hear these noises.<\/p>\n

However, hallway noise is typically considered less bothersome, and as such, many buildings aren\u2019t constructed to prioritize sound-resistant hallways.<\/p>\n

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As a result, you\u2019re more likely to hear the occasional sound of delivery persons, cleaners, or neighbors walking by.<\/p>\n

Some More Specific Reasons You May Hear Sound in Hallway<\/h2>\n

Exterior Apartment Door Quality<\/strong> \u2013 If there is not a strong or sound-resistant apartment entry door, you may hear more noise<\/p>\n

Lack of Door Seal on Bottom<\/strong> \u2013 if there is not a door seal on the apartment entry door you may hear more noise<\/p>\n

Lack of Hallway Sound Control \u2013<\/strong> items like carpet, drapes, and furniture can help dampen the noise. If these items aren\u2019t there, you may hear more noise.<\/p>\n

Thin Hallway Walls<\/strong> \u2013 if the hallway walls are not thick or constructed properly, you are more likely to hear sound transmission.<\/p>\n

What to Do If You\u2019re Hearing Your Neighbors in Hallway<\/h3>\n

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Frequent noise from neighbors can interrupt sleep and quiet time at home. If you\u2019re hearing the neighbors or excessive hallway noise, you may consider asking your landlord if it is possible to:<\/p>\n

Put in a higher-quality exterior apartment door (ask your landlord about this)<\/p>\n

Add a seal\/door sweep to your exterior door<\/p>\n

Add sound control measures such as carpeted flooring, furniture or acoustic panels in the hallway<\/p>\n

Talk to your neighbor(s) to inform them of this inconvenience to you, and to ask for their cooperation.<\/p>\n

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