Klarinet Archive - Posting 000818.txt from 2000/02

From: "Christina Crispin" <crcrispin@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] apartment dweller woes
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 01:33:04 -0500

Greetings klarinetters!
I am writing for advice on a rather urgent issue. I am a music student
living in New York City, and I find it neccessary to practice in my
apartment from time to time. I practice in the practice facilities provided
by my school whenever it is possible, but occasionally it is not.
Unfortunately, our lease states that practicing of musical instruments is
not allowed. (The lease was signed by my roomate before I was informed of
that clause!)
Until now I had just gone ahead and practiced in the apartment anyway,
between reasonable hours. (I have practiced there probably less than 20
hours total since September.) Unfortunately the woman who lives below us
complained to my roomate today and told her that she will report it to the
superintendant if she hears me again.
I have heard from several people that there is a New York City tenant law
that states that it is legal to practice in an apartment from 10am to 10pm
no matter what the lease says. Does anyone have any information on this, or
know where I might find information to back me up? I'm not sure if the law
(if it exists) applied only to residents of Manhattan, or all 5 boroughs,
since I live in Queens. I have trouble believing that my practicing is
THAT disruptive to anyone's life, but.....
Does anyone have any experience in this type or situation? Any
information, opinions or advice is greatly appreciated!!

Sincerely,
C. Crispin
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