I'm moving out soon and I'm thinking of moving into this beautiful pre-war building. I'm worried though about covid spreading and I'm wondering what precautions people living in apartments currently are taking.

Thing is I can find an apartment with a private entrance and in-unit wash/dryer, which would probably be better for covid, but this building is just nicer - better location, maintained better, it seems like the landlord is more present and responsive. Idk it's a better deal, I'm just worried about covid.

  • penitentkulak [none/use name]
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    2 months ago

    The biggest question is what's the HVAC situation like? Best case scenario would be a heat/AC source that's not tied in with the rest of the units in the building. A basement suite sharing an HVAC system with the upstairs unit could be less safe than an apartment building with a boiler system and decent air circulation in the hallways.

    • rootsbreadandmakka [he/him]
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      2 months ago

      yeah I have definitely made sure the hvac is safe. It's a window-unit AC and heat is hot water. I guess one question is whether the vents are connected though, which I'll ask tomorrow.

      • penitentkulak [none/use name]
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        2 months ago

        If it's just a shared air circulation system and not tied into the heat or AC you could block those vents after moving in also. Would want to be careful you're still getting some fresh air in with a cracked window or something (extra important if it happened to have a gas stove obviously) but I would be more comfortable in that kind of apartment than all the basement suites I've lived in where the HVAC was shared throughout the house.