I guess I’m confused with what the issue is, are you upset that the hallway smells way better than your apartment?

They have a license and meet all the requirements apparently. I remember reading that a neighbor may give written consent to allow it thought i can no longer find where i got the info from so don't quote me. They operate well within the law apparently, they have been open and selling eggs for years.

Most apartment buildings have poor ventilation. Even kitchens with a vent above the stove just recirculate the air through a filter. Since it's costly to direct the vent outside, very very few apartments and even houses have direct vent to outside, which could account for why the smell is so strong in hallway. It's very difficult in winter as windows stays closed. It wasn't until we got our own place that we finally could cook without bothering the neighbors, since we installed direct vent outside. So it helps to understand the context. Then, if they do have exterior vent but don't use, then talking to them is a solution. If they don't, then they may still be willing to open window in winter, but won't really help unless they get a window vent fan. The best thing you can do for yourself is positive pressure in your apt so at least the smell has a hard time coming in. As for the hallway, maybe the building landlord is willing to add seal to their door to help contain the smell. Anyway it's tough due to rarity of actual kitchen vent in the US.

Not being rude. Offering my counter opinion. Welcome to JC.

??? Damn just sharing my opinion, no need to be rude

Then you have abysmal taste. Or you work for them etc. sorry.

I like how it’s executed

I’m sure that’s what the spin is in this but man that was not executed well at all.

In my opinion it doesn’t. I really like how the strips of stone and glass contrast with each other. It’s an interesting integration of old vs new styles of skyscraper

Someone needs a reality check. Again, sorry your English teacher did a poor job of teaching you how to express yourself when you disagree without resorting to curse words. Teachers have never been paid “well”. If someone wants to live comfortably on a teachers income, they need to change jobs, get a second job or marry well. There are a lot of foreigners who would love to take these teaching jobs as “low” as they pay and wouldn’t complain either.

I meant the hallway should be positively pressurized, not the unit. Usually that's the case, but maybe there's an issue that can be checked with management. It would also help if both units would exhaust more air (negative pressure).

Keeping your eyes on the road!

Your the absolute dumbass that thinks white collar workers add more value to society than teachers and teachers are supposed to supplement a spouse's pay. Lmaooo what kind fucking moron even thinks something like that let alone typing it out?

How does the chicken coop against low fidelity’s backyard get around this?

This might generate complaints from neighbors. Positive pressure in your unit would help your air quality but impair your neighbors. People have literally gone to court over a neighbor running a window fan (hence why most larger buildings have specific rules against this, you can run an AC but it can't be pulling air in, only cooling air).

It can also be a hazard in a fire for other residents.

It won't help with smells period.

Air purifiers remove particulate, smells are primarily gases, specifically VOC's. Carbon for example will remove it, but the volume you need dwarfs even what commercial air purification systems use. It's more economical to just bring in fresh air. The carbon filters in air purifiers are mainly just a marketing gimmick so they can say "2 in 1".

Move out

You can definitely hear roosters from various parts of JC in the morning. So someone's got birds in their backyard. Likely more than one.

I don't think there's any enforcement. There's meetups of urban dwellers who do it in Brooklyn (not sure the legality there). It's been a hipster thing for years.

thats my plan. im gonna head north as soon as i save enough to get something there

air freshener. or just live with it and eventually you get used to it. my neighbors cook an assload of fish and it bothered me for a bit but now i dont even notice it anymore

Become a telemarketer selling auto warranty.

They are volunteers who are out of their depth with close to a $1 billion budget. That’s just a fact. Everyone shits on them but they have have no business being in the position they are in. They have no way to to know where the corruption is or how to fix it. They are not financial experts but are expected to be. The system is BIZARRE.

Architect here. Adding more glass is not an example of cutting corners. That would be going the wrong way cost wise. Also it's highly unlikely major changes to the facade would be part of a value engineering effort given how difficult it can be to get projects approved and all of the redesign (and fees) that would trigger. Also you can clearly see here in the concept renderings from Perkins Eastman, the architecture firm, the intent was always for the building to dematerialize into glass.

Also here is a quote from Ming Wu, the lead architect on the project:

"Rather than Art Deco, I’d say, if anything, the design is something of a transitional nature. It is very solid at the base with a lot more limestone present in the lower reaches of the building. Stone is a material people relate well to. It has a warmth to it. As you get into the body of the tower, the stone becomes a series of strong vertical linear stone, pilaster lines alternating with glass. Then, you’ll see it next year sometime, as the cladding rises up in the building, at the top upper reaches of the building, it becomes very glassy. The building concludes with a very transparent top, a monumental lantern in the sky. It has a very modern sensibility."

Personally I don't mind the idea I think it's just poorly executed. There needs to be some sort of transition or cornice detail or something rather than the glass just abruptly ending. Also glass is one of those materials that disappears at night so the building looks somewhat decapitated. An office building where all the lights inside were left on would be a different look but residential units are often dark.

Yup

Speedrunning six years in one challenge (impossible)