A TikTok creator who goes by the handle @imalele57 posted a video showing the inside of her new apartment in Portland, and the sounds coming through the walls from the unit next door. The video, which she presented as Part 2 of her move-in process, has drawn attention from viewers who say the noise sounds alarming.
In the video, the creator films herself walking through the apartment, which appears to be sparsely furnished with moving boxes visible. A pink chair can be seen in the room. The camera pans across the flooring and shows a large white box labeled “Sysco” and “FROZEN 0°F OR BELOW,” which appears to contain food items. Another box is visible inside a black trash bag placed in a clear plastic bin.
The video’s caption reads: “Part 2 of moving into these $1,195 apartments 😳😬#portland #apartmentliving #BlackTikTok #moving I guess you get what you pay for. It was too cheap to be good, but I’m trying to save to buy a house. 🤦🏾♀️”
Loud noises from the neighboring apartment can be heard through the walls
As the video continues, the camera pans upward toward the ceiling and a portion of a wall. During this part of the clip, loud noises coming from an adjacent apartment become clearly audible. Sounds of shouting, what seems to be a baby crying, and general commotion can be heard through the walls. The creator expressed concern about the noise level and what she described as the thinness of the walls.
The video does not include any spoken words from the creator on camera. However, the audible commotion from the neighboring unit appears to have been the focus of the latter half of the clip. The sounds are loud enough that they seem to carry directly through the shared wall. Neighbor conflicts in apartment buildings can take many forms, as a Phoenix apartment resident recorded a neighbor sprinkling chemicals in the dog walking area.
Throughout the video, the creator is seen wearing black pants and blue and white sneakers as she films the walkthrough of her new living space.
The caption suggests that the $1,195 rent price was a factor in her decision to move in. She wrote that she believed the apartment was “too cheap to be good” but explained that she chose it because she is trying to save money to buy a house.
Viewers reacted with concern in the comments section
The video’s comment section filled up with responses from viewers who reacted to the sounds heard in the clip. Some commenters expressed worry, while others offered suggestions.
One commenter wrote: “you showed this to the leasing office right…”
Another viewer commented: “Dont unpack…”
A third commenter wrote: “Sounded like it was right in your living room 🥴”
One viewer suggested a serious response, writing: “Yea I don’t play about my peace, calling 911 immediately”
Another commenter appeared to reference what they heard in the shouting, writing: “‘ima kill you’ time to gooo”
One viewer simply wrote: “Sound like”
The comments suggest that many viewers found the audible commotion concerning, with several people recommending that the creator take action or consider not staying in the apartment. The video appears to have resonated with others who have experienced noise issues in rental units, as evidenced by the range of responses in the comment section. Concerns about rental and home quality extend beyond noise, with a Lennar home featuring doors that won’t shut and a faucet coming off the wall.
