In article . com, "slakka" wrote:

Dear NG,
Next month in N.Y.C. housing court I will finally have the opportunity
to get a correction in writing regarding a neighbors door that is been
a violation of my warrant of habitability for years. Can any of you
please recommend a course of action that would render a heavy steel
door closing into a heavy steel doorframe complete silent?? Even when
closed in a thoughtful manner its still a problem. This is my big
chance and I don't want to blow it.

1. A rubber (or similar) gasket covering every point that the
door makes contact with the frame.
2. A hydraulic damper to prevent the door being closed too
hard and sending vibrations through the surrounding
structure.
3. Sound deadening material fixed to the faces of the door
to dampen vibrations in the door itself.
4. Lubrication for the handle, latch, lock, hinges to
prevent squeaks.

Alternatively:

1. Close door.
2. Weld door to frame.

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