I am thankful that I have always lived in houses. Other people's noise does not bother me. I have the ability to block out noise that doesn't pertain to me. I however, am a loud person. My dogs bark, although they are not outside when we are gone, and they are indoors and quiet at night. When they bark while I am at home, I silence them. I like my music loud when I clean, which is often. Apt/condo living is most definitely NOT the place for me. I would drive myself bonkers trying to stay quiet.