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Hi Friends! Anyone viewed a unit at 554 w 46th Street? Curious if the units are nice, quiet, spacious....or not so much. Thank you!

OVERVIEW: I have a constant low-frequency hum coming from outside my apartment (likely rooftop mechanical equipment). I already have modern double-pane windows. Can a removable window plug realistically eliminate—or dramatically reduce—this type of noise?

Hi Friends,

I'm looking for advice from anyone with acoustics or soundproofing experience.

A constant low-frequency hum enters my bedroom from outside. It's likely coming from nearby mechanical equipment (HVAC, exhaust fans, or something similar). The sound is somewhere between a refrigerator hum and a large ventilation fan.

A few observations:

• No noticeable vibration in the walls, floor, or window.
• The windows are already modern, high-quality double-pane windows.
• About 12 feet farther from the window, the noise is roughly 50% quieter.
• In my windowless bathroom, I barely notice it.

My goal is to make the bedroom as close to silent as realistically possible for sleep.

The window is approximately 4' × 7' with about a 1-foot interior ledge, so there's room for a substantial removable plug if needed.

Question: Is a removable window plug the right solution for this type of low-frequency noise, and if so, what design or materials would give me the best possible results?

Thanks!

Hi Friends! Anyone viewed a unit at 554 w 46th Street? Curious if the units are nice, quiet, spacious....or not so much. Thank you!