A newly completed five‑story building at 190 Jerozolimskich Street in Warsaw’s Włochy district now attracts young tenants, but residents report constant 70‑80 dB traffic and airplane noise.
Location and Design
The five‑story complex was erected on 190 Jerozolimskich, a stretch that serves as a flight path toward the Opacz junction. It forms part of the “Przy Alejach” settlement managed by Dom Development.
The developer markets the site for its convenience, excellent public transport links, and proximity to commercial‑service infrastructure.
Noise Sources
In the city’s noise map, the immediate surroundings of the building register 70–80 dB. The main contributors are the four‑lane highway traffic and airplanes taking off from Chopin Airport, with intensity varying by runway direction.
Along the arterial, long‑term L_DWN values reach levels considered disruptive for residential structures. Residents note continuous urban traffic noise, horn blasts, motorcycle passes, sirens, and the impact of aircraft overflights.
Resident Experience
Tenants who have lived there for several months claim that when windows are closed—designed for enhanced acoustic performance—noise is tolerable. However, opening windows reveals all sounds.
They also report noticeable smog during heavy traffic and a 24‑hour environment intensified by a nearby market’s large parking lot. Some units with balconies facing the avenue display visible sales signs.
Municipal Response
The Włochy district office states that building permits are granted only when design meets legal requirements. Acoustic barriers are considered road infrastructure and are not subject to the building’s approval process.
No submissions from residents demanding barrier construction were received by the office, according to district statements quoted in the press.
Developer’s Mitigation Measures
Dom Development notes that the complex contains six buildings, only one of which is directly on the avenue. Other structures are shielded from street traffic.
Mitigation measures include glass balcony enclosures, high‑acoustic‑performance windows on the avenue side, reinforced exterior walls, and ventilation systems.
Expert Perspective
Experts highlight that the city’s acoustic maps should prompt cautious approval of residential projects on arteries exceeding 70 dB. Once built, adding barriers is difficult and time‑consuming.
This view aligns with broader public debate on traffic noise in the capital.
