By Michael Lentin The holidays are an exciting time filled with happiness, memories and traditions and are a great opportunity to see friends, family and loved ones. But the holidays can also be a very hectic, busy, stressful and extremely loud time of year as well. They say the best way to spread Christmas cheer […]
by Michael Lentin It should come as no surprise that airports, and the thousands of aircrafts that fly in and out of them each month, produce a lot of noise. There has been significant advancement in noise reduction technology over the years, and older, louder airplanes are phasing out as newer, quieter models become available. […]
by Michael Lentin Just like one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, one man’s music can be another man’s noise. Nowhere is that more true than in New York City. As the most populous city in the US, and an incredibly popular tourist attraction, the Big Apple is buzzing at all hours of the day. […]
By Michael Lentin There are often misconceptions that arise about the art of installing Soundproof Windows. We hear everything from, “my Windows will look weird afterwards,” to “I won’t be able to open them,” and “they’ll break my building code.” Breathe easy, victims of sound pollution and sleepless nights. Below, you’ll learn what to believe […]
By Michael Lentin One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “How do you actually Soundproof a Window?” When it comes to Soundproofing Windows, the most important information to look for in a potential company is the installation process, glass features, and the post-Soundproofing Window functionality. The CitiQuiet Installation Process “How does Soundproofing work?” […]
By Michael Lentin Noise is defined as “unwanted or disturbing sound”. What you may not realize is that excessive unwanted sound actually qualifies as pollution. Noise pollution is defined as environmental noise that is annoying, distracting, or physically harmful. Depending on where you live, noise pollution can be an ongoing struggle. For example, in a […]
By Michael Lentin With the motto of “Helping Families One Home At a Time,” NBC New York’s George to the Rescue focuses on rescuing the homes of deserving people in need around the country. Whether it’s building their dream backyard or the kitchen they’ve always wanted, host George Oliphant and his team of contractors and […]
By Michael Lentin On Monday, Rep. Joseph Crowley announced a new bill that will help schools disturbed by train and subway noise to finally reach a peaceful solution. One primary school in particular has fought to bring the issue to the limelight. PS85Q, in Astoria, Queens, sits a mere 50 feet from the MTA’s N/Q […]
