Some friends did something similar in the early days of the residence halls at UW-GB. They had back-to-back apartments, with separate entrances. All the roomies agreed, so they cut a doorway through the common wall. It was better than having to go outside in the winter. To hide it from the RAs, they put large wall hangings over each side of the opening. It lasted until the following summer semester. They had the windows open, and one of the maintenance people noticed the wall hangings blowing in the breeze.
They CAN do something about it. The pipe is clearly blocking the exit, so this would be a violation of building codes and fire codes. The occupancy permit could be revoked and everyone have to move out until it was fixed.
On a less practical note, when I was a kid, I used to think the idea of human-sized Habitrail systems would be pretty cool. In high school, I used to wish they had these between the buildings/wings in the winter! No need to lug around your coat all day.
macky87 about 3 years ago
Does it make any difference that they’re giant gerbils? They make so much noise running back and forth all the time, day and night!
Pickled Pete about 3 years ago
Maybe it’s the tunnel for love.
Doug K about 3 years ago
Call a plumber? HVAC company?
Melki Premium Member about 3 years ago
I suspect those security deposits are gone forever.
backyardcowboy about 3 years ago
If one side inhales, the other exhales.
backyardcowboy about 3 years ago
Maybe put a giant ball-valve in the middle of the pipe?
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member about 3 years ago
At least they still allowed others to use the hallway.
Altar_Ego about 3 years ago
Habitrail :-)
Nyckname about 3 years ago
Call Harry Tuttle.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
That pipe is going to be a real problem for people coming home late at night…and tipsy to boot.
Old Man River about 3 years ago
Nice thing about being short, I just walk under it.
The Brooklyn Accent about 3 years ago
Usually it’s old mansions that have secret passages.
Then again, this one doesn’t look all that secret.
Not Again about 3 years ago
Welcome to the Limbo apartments.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
Fait Accompli Apartments
l3i7l about 3 years ago
Some friends did something similar in the early days of the residence halls at UW-GB. They had back-to-back apartments, with separate entrances. All the roomies agreed, so they cut a doorway through the common wall. It was better than having to go outside in the winter. To hide it from the RAs, they put large wall hangings over each side of the opening. It lasted until the following summer semester. They had the windows open, and one of the maintenance people noticed the wall hangings blowing in the breeze.
junkforsarah77 about 3 years ago
They CAN do something about it. The pipe is clearly blocking the exit, so this would be a violation of building codes and fire codes. The occupancy permit could be revoked and everyone have to move out until it was fixed.
On a less practical note, when I was a kid, I used to think the idea of human-sized Habitrail systems would be pretty cool. In high school, I used to wish they had these between the buildings/wings in the winter! No need to lug around your coat all day.
Lablubber about 3 years ago
Never should have rented to hamsters.
MikeM_inMD about 3 years ago
The police may not be able to do anything, but I’m sure the building inspector and fire marshal would be happy to discuss the matter.
sbulger Premium Member about 3 years ago
Heh, policeman, the apartment extension blocks the exit! It’s a fire hazard!
coffeeturtle about 3 years ago
Mario Brothers