Thanks to Josh for sending from Mount Pleasant: “It was on every window… lack of sleep will drive one mad.”
Car alarms going off now trending.
Ed. Note: 311 advises “For noise complaint, please contact MDP non-emergency number at 202-737-4404 option #1.”
From Councilmember Nadeau’s office:
“In order to address sound levels in residential neighborhoods while protecting and expanding the local music culture in the District, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau has introduced the Harmonious Living Amendment Act of 2021, joined by Councilmembers Christina Henderson, Janeese Lewis George and Brooke Pinto.
“This legislation seeks to address the rising tension that we are seeing between performers and neighbors who live in buildings or homes that are not adequately soundproofed, while also celebrating and respecting the long history of street performance and high-quality performance venues,” said Nadeau. “My goal is to ensure that the artists and performers who make our communities so special can co-exist with those who reside in vibrant neighborhoods throughout the District.”
The bill sets soundproofing standards for new residential construction on mixed-use corridors and entertainment districts, with higher requirements for buildings within 300 feet of a performance venue to address crowds and low frequencies. Currently, the District does not require any soundproofing standard for building exteriors. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
One of the greatest pleasures during the pandemic (which yes there were some) has been the closure of upper Beach Drive to vehicles. My family has visited Rock Creek Park almost every day, walking trails along Beach Drive, riding our bikes or skateboarding along the open road. And we are not alone, there are always dozens of other families and individuals enjoying the beauty of this park. With Beach Drive closed to vehicle traffic, we can enjoy Rock Creek Park in ways we have never been able to before– without the noise and pollution of commuters, on weekdays (!), and in the serene silence of how a National Park should sound.
I know we are not alone in enjoying this development and I would like your help in encouraging others to express their support for keeping upper Beach Drive closed to cars. (more…)
“It’s like a 4 inch hole”
“Dear PoPville,
I had a huge sewer rat chew through my foundation and then a hole by my fuse box and snuck in my house. (more…)
Welp, we made it about six months without seeing a Monster Rat.
“Dear PoPville,
We see a lot of rats in DC but this is a new one. (more…)
Photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Early Saturday evening I was in my office, which overlooks our driveway out back. I saw a car parked back there for quite a while (around 10 minutes or so), next to our car, and wondered what was going on. We were expecting someone to come by shortly and park in the driveway. Our driveway is the only parking in this alley, which dead ends just next to the two parking spots. This is a long way of saying that other than routine work from the apartment complex next door or the occasional person who walks back there not knowing it dead ends, there is no reason to be back there and certainly no reason for someone to be parked on our driveway for an extended period of time. (If they needed to be in the alley for some reason, they could park in plenty of other places).
I saw a man and woman we don’t know get in and out of the car so I walked out back to see what was happening, to let them know we were home, and to ask them to get off of our driveway. When I opened the gate (more…)
captain’s log, NE DC, march 10, 2021: the helicopters are back with a vengeance. @PoPville
— Lauren (@lms2710) March 11, 2021
From Congress member Norton’s Office:
“Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus (QSC) sent a letter, led by QSC Co-Chairs Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) and QSC Vice Chairs Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson expressing their concerns over the FAA’s nationwide survey about aircraft noise annoyance. The letter points out that the noise metrics are outdated and do not accurately reflect the level of disruption caused by aircraft noise.
“These metrics are the very foundation of the FAA’s understanding of aircraft noise in the United States,” the members wrote. “If these metrics are not reliable, that calls into question the FAA’s entire framework of regulations and programs to reduce aircraft noise. It also suggests the FAA may not be doing enough because, to date, it has not understood the true scope of the problem.” (more…)
Photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
I live next to a construction site and the noise has become unbearable. The new building is at my units level now and I’m going crazy listening to hammering for 12 hours a day. It’s also weird that the construction workers can look in my one and only window all day unless I keep the curtains closed. Is there any way to get out of this lease early? I can’t live in this dark box anymore.”
Thanks to Lisa for sharing yesterday:
“This is peak dog owner shaming and I applaud it! This note and big bag of poop was left at the front door of my condo bldg today by an angry rowhouse neighbor. To all dog owners – Be kind & be responsible!”
14th and U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Long-time resident of the neighborhood around 14th & U, NW. Starting last summer someone started playing loud amplified noise, sometimes live, with instruments and singing, but usually recorded, every weekend, and sometimes weekdays, for hours on end, using the Reeves Center’s electrical outlet as their power source. They play the same thing over and over. It stopped over the winter but restarted today (Wednesday) at 330pm. I enjoy live music, but this is repetitive and annoying, especially while we are all confined to our homes. Has anyone else noticed it?”
Another nearby resident wonders the same: (more…)