What is it like to live next to a tear down/rebuild?

[Anonymous]

OP - I live in a neighborhood with a lot of teardowns (not next door, but not far away). My advice is to keep a low profile unless the new owner really does something that impacts you in a seriously negative way (and construction sounds do not count). For example, if the new owners build a new house and have contractors lined up on both sides of the street for weeks on end, I'd complain. But that's about it.

If you wanted to live in an HOA neighborhood where teardowns aren't part of the equation, you should have pursued that option. You don't want to be the neighborhood PITA; some day these people will be your neighbors.

[Anonymous]

No playa hatin please

[Anonymous]

There is one next to us being built right now. Unfortunately, they are allowed to start at 7, and the trucks line up and idle starting around 6:30. This has disrupted my 3 year year old's sleep (and he won't nap because of the noise), but there is nothing we can do. They have a right to work.
This rebuild has been fairly fast. There is another one a few doors down from us, and it's been very slow and the builder is a complete horse's behind.

[Anonymous]

Also, when they are framing do not drive by the house. You are guaranteed to get nails in your tires.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Parity with your own house and your half witted add ons? Not even close. Nice try, though.

Believe me, when I drive by a knock down neighborhood with a shiny new house next to the cheesy add ons, it is glaringly obvious which is which. Maybe you have convinced yourself otherwise.

I have a problem with those who look for trouble where there is none. Since you asked.

Wow, you really have some issues, even by the standards of DCUM. I pity your children.

[Anonymous]

I also live in a neighborhood with lots of tear downs, and have had them two houses away, across the street (4 o them!) and directly behind my house.

Each jurisdiction has hours when construction can take place, usually very generous like 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Once when my DD was a baby, they were doing something extremely loud (a very loud machine with a smelly gas motor blasting) at 8:30 p.m. I politely walked over and asked them, in Spanish, if they could please stop as it was past 7:00 p.m. and my baby was trying to sleep. The workers were very nice and stopped - they were well aware of the work curfew.

So much depends on the builder - some actually send letters to surrounding houses before construction begins letting you know when they will start, and what hours they will be working. Most don't, and some are really bad. But as someone who has lived with this for 11 years (our house was one of the first tear-downs), I've only asked them to stop that one time. It's not that bad and I figure our property values hold steady or go up with each expensive new house that sells in the 'hood.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Parity with your own house and your half witted add ons? Not even close. Nice try, though.

Believe me, when I drive by a knock down neighborhood with a shiny new house next to the cheesy add ons, it is glaringly obvious which is which. Maybe you have convinced yourself otherwise.

I have a problem with those who look for trouble where there is none. Since you asked.

Again, why so angry? I live in a 4,000 square-foot, all-brick center all colonial in North Arlington. What's up with the nasty conjecture? You've worn your insecurity on your sleeve this entire thread. Can you PLEASE see someone about your inadequacy? I'm sure you'll be able to afford a SFH soon. It just takes time to save the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looks like we've found the "tear down" guy. He's a builder, surprise, surprise...

Hey I am a builder and take offense to the characterization ; he is way to uptight to be a builder. With all the crap we have to deal with we do not go looking for problems. And to OP - play nice to start, as others have said builder wants good relations. And if he is reasonable then be reasonable. Realize that guys that work in the trades do not have the same mentality as those that work in offices; treat them like you would want to be treated. They will not have the political correctness of office politics though. If you become an asshole they will call you on it. And they can be bigger assholes trust me.

Best of luck; hopefully they are building an elegant home and you will have a nice home next door.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Oh for f*ck's sake. Everyone is an expert. Storyteller, that is. MYOB, OP and everything will be fine. Do you want to be known as the neighborhood troublemaker? Really?

Do you have panic attacks about everything in your life? Like what to have for dinner? Take some meds and get over yourself. No one cares what you are doing.

Uh, the OP came onto the forum asking for information. What is wrong with you? May I suggest that you need meds and to get over yourself. Many people care about the OPS's situation and have been kind enough to provide info.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - I live in a neighborhood with a lot of teardowns (not next door, but not far away). My advice is to keep a low profile unless the new owner really does something that impacts you in a seriously negative way (and construction sounds do not count). For example, if the new owners build a new house and have contractors lined up on both sides of the street for weeks on end, I'd complain. But that's about it.

If you wanted to live in an HOA neighborhood where teardowns aren't part of the equation, you should have pursued that option. You don't want to be the neighborhood PITA; some day these people will be your neighbors.

See, I would tell OP to run for the hills. Throw in the towel now, OP. Its just a matter of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parity with your own house and your half witted add ons? Not even close. Nice try, though.

Believe me, when I drive by a knock down neighborhood with a shiny new house next to the cheesy add ons, it is glaringly obvious which is which. Maybe you have convinced yourself otherwise.

I have a problem with those who look for trouble where there is none. Since you asked.

Again, why so angry? I live in a 4,000 square-foot, all-brick center all colonial in North Arlington. What's up with the nasty conjecture? You've worn your insecurity on your sleeve this entire thread. Can you PLEASE see someone about your inadequacy? I'm sure you'll be able to afford a SFH soon. It just takes time to save the money.

You have no idea. Hopefully no pink slip for you tomorrow morning

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parity with your own house and your half witted add ons? Not even close. Nice try, though.

Believe me, when I drive by a knock down neighborhood with a shiny new house next to the cheesy add ons, it is glaringly obvious which is which. Maybe you have convinced yourself otherwise.

I have a problem with those who look for trouble where there is none. Since you asked.

Again, why so angry? I live in a 4,000 square-foot, all-brick center all colonial in North Arlington. What's up with the nasty conjecture? You've worn your insecurity on your sleeve this entire thread. Can you PLEASE see someone about your inadequacy? I'm sure you'll be able to afford a SFH soon. It just takes time to save the money.

You have no idea. Hopefully no pink slip for you tomorrow morning

Ah, so that's it. You're unemployed and lashing out at others.

Sorry for your misfortune, but it's not my fault, OP.

Also, a word of advice: This negativity radiates from you. It's a turnoff to potential employers. Just something to consider. Good luck.