Chia Chu Kang Resident Sounds Off Over the Neighbor’s Midnight Shower Show
When you’re enjoying a quiet Saturday night, the only thing that should be louder than your own thoughts is perhaps a soggy TV soundtrack. Unfortunately for Chen, a 52‑year‑old housewife living in Choa Chu Kang, the nightly “symphony” comes from the apartment above her.
More Than 20 Years and Nearly 100 Calls to the Police
Chen says she’s made almost a hundred calls to the police in the last two decades. The source? The neighbor’s shower turned into a full‑blown water‑powered orchestra that can last for over an hour.
“If my husband doesn’t get a good night’s sleep, it messes up his work as a warehouse assistant,” she shared with Shin Min Daily News on November 6. The “show” usually kicks off around 5 am, right when most of us are still in dreamland.
The Clock‑Wrecking Cast of Characters
- Water splashing: the main act, louder than a bass drum.
- Dragging chairs: a dramatic cue that keeps the audience on edge.
- Closing doors: the ultimate percussion hit.
- Kicking a ball: an unexpected cameo.
- Skipping rope: because why not add a little cardio rhythm?
Even when the noises quiet down for a few months, Chen still feels the urge to “alert the authorities.” She’s been honest about not trying to meddle in her neighbor’s life, but she politely hopes they’ll keep showers to daylight hours.
Venturing Into the DIY Dilemma
From rotating her bedroom’s orientation to shutting the toilet door at night, Chen tried everything recommended by the authorities—yet the problem stuck around like a stubborn ringtone.
Neighbors Weigh In
- One neighbor feels the drama plays out mostly between them and the upstairs unit.
- A second neighbor admits to hearing the noise, but says it fades quickly.
Housing Development Board’s Playbook
The HDB encourages folks with disputes to first talk face‑to‑face or through local leaders. If that clears up nothing, the next step is to go to the Community Mediation Centre for a trained mediator. And if that still doesn’t work, they can file a claim with the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal.
So, the next time your upstairs neighbor decides to practice their “waterworks” at 4:58 am, remember: you’re not alone, and there’s a coffee‑filled road to resolution.
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