Adding to our Guide of problem solving services, we are listing Cityproof as a local solution to improving your windows by cutting down on noise, draft or humidity.
Highly recommended by Peter, who wrote a memorable email to us last year on the subject, in which he used the words:
Oh. My. God.
Slience. Library quiet. Peaceful sleep. I slide the panels closed and feel like Charlton Heston in Omega Man, cloistering myself from the barbarians below. My favorite part? I bring guy friends in, show 'em the window, and say: "go ahead. Hit it. As hard as you can." All you hear is that dull whack of knuckles hittin' half-inch thick glass.
New York Mag says: The Best of 2004 - "The company can hush just about any type of window without affecting the style of the original panes or their operation."
Cityproof can work on both Landmark and Non Landmark buildings, without "replacing or modifying the existing exterior window." Prices start at @ $500 per window and go up from there depending on the complexity of the window and the thickness of the glass.
(Note: This is an update. First reviewed on 4.09.04)
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Comments (5)
How pricey are they?
Sorry, I didn't read the entire description. Starting at $500 per glass. Thanks.
I used them once in a client's apt. on Park Ave. They work wonders. You can't believe how much noise it shuts out.
We live on a truck route in Brooklyn and decided to put in Cityproof windows when we were expecting our first child. I had reached my limit on car alarms, horns, idling trucks and drunks in the street late at night. The day they installed them, I just sat in the silence. I felt a calmness I hadn't felt in years. They make a huge difference. Plus, everyone we dealt with at the company was extremely polite and knowledgeable.
Ours were way more than $500 a piece (we have 6 foot high windows) but worth every cent.
I have not used Cityproof, however, I did contact them about a window related project. It was not a service that they perform, but they were very friendly and helpful. This is generally a reflection of a company that has good customer service.