Station Park Green in San Mateo — months of 90+ dB construction noise
We live at Station Park Green in San Mateo. Since May, there’s been construction below our unit because Essex is apparently turning the space into their office.
Lots of drilling and hammering, sometimes starting around 7 AM. After we complained, they changed the hours to 9–5, but it’s still insanely loud — sometimes 90+ dB inside our apartment.
Management offered to let us transfer to another unit for free, but the catch is we’d have to pay the current rent, which is $1,000+/month more than what we’re paying now.
This feels ridiculous. Essex chose to do the construction, made our apartment miserable for months, and their solution is basically: pay us $1,000 more if you want some peace and quiet.
Has anyone dealt with something similar in San Mateo? Can we push for a transfer at our current rent, rent reduction?
Also, definitely something to be aware of if you’re considering Station Park Green right now.