What a great post! I actually laughed out loud. To think of having to listen to a woman moan for hours would probably make me jealous if anything! HA!

I don't know if I would tackle the questioning of him or not. You seem very pleasant about it, but, even though it is in the day hours, excessive is excessive. I mean you grant someone a few days if they are having flooring laid or carpet installed, but this seems a bit much, no?

Does he "look" like a nice approachable guy or does he look just cantankerous? I guess my biggest question, does he look like a fabulous lover???? hahahhaha

Let me know what you do!

Perhaps all the hammering is part of his hobby. Maybe he likes building things out of wood or something. Sounds like he might be an artsy kind of guy.

its probably the bed

Have you seen the French movie Delicatessen? Maybe something more sinister is going on!

Do you work from home as a writer? If not, you should! What a great story this would make.

I also live in Jersey, and have yet to hear yodling here, you're lucky!

Well Lisa,

I am equally as curious now!!! HA!

That is a strange story though. Did they not get into trouble for changing the locks? That is grounds for immediate eviction here.

Yes, it is like you could have Hannibal Lector living above you!

Years ago when hubby and I lived in a townhouse we had VERY bizzare neighbors. I was just sure there was a sex slave involved. I had just had our son so my husband thought I just needed to get out more! But, those people still keep wondering til this day.

At least it seems like you like your place, so it is not driving you to move is it?

Keep us posted on the drama, what a good story!

Karen

maybe they're voice-over actors, and they're recording the sound tracks for questionable movies?

If he had headphones on, he might not have been able to hear the phone (might have had it turned off?), or the knocking--though it seems sort of odd.

i definitely want to know more! thats just crazy, we have noisy upstaires neighbors but only the annoying stomping loud talking 3am party kind... let us know when you know more

Some people thought Ted Bundy was attractive too.
Good grief, that is a bizarre situation! No doubt management will be watching him from here on out. I have it in all my leases that locks are not permitted to be changed without my consent and without giving me a key, no alarm without providing me with the code (basically they can't lock me out of the property), and if they try, the locks get changed back and they get to foot the bill for it. (What happened to you is a good example why owners/mgmt can't be locked out.) Sooo, your building has probably already changed the locks back and is watching the sharp-dressed lulu . Curious about the next installment... ;)

:grabs popcorn:

Wow, I'd be thinking more along the lines of "amatuer" porn production. With the internet, people run their own sites with nothing more than a net camera. I'd also be wondering about the possibility of BDSM gone too far. I would definitely write a letter to the building management and detail the odd noises, especially the scratching w/o signs of animals and the continued banging. His being impeccably dressed and being charming mean absolutely nothing except that he's apparently intelligent enough to have decent social skills and awareness. This also means that unfortunately, if he is up to nefarious activities, he'll be harder to catch than someone who's dumb and careless.

There isn't much anyone can do until something illegal can be proved, but your managers would probably appreciate the tip-off so they can be more dilligent in how they approach the guy and his tenancy.

Tenants do produce adult web content. I took over a property and had a tenant who was home all the time. I was updating the info I got and asked for her work phone number. She said she quit her job and worked at home. I said great! Making small talk I asked what she did from home. She told me she was an artist. She moved out only 3-4 months after this and while showing the apartment for re-rental never saw any type of art stuff. Paints, canvas, clay etc. She did however have a web cam in her room and the bed was set up in an odd way.

The last month I had to drop things off for her move and collect some money. Her boy friend opened the door and I asked to speak to her. He said she was "working" in her room and give her 5 minutes. A few minutes later she came out in a robe. My suspecions were further verified when my co worker (her old neighbor) informed me he learned of this from her parents.

She was a good tenant. Quiet, paid on time, caused no problems, and since she was home all the time watched the neighbors and area for trouble.

Maybe he's making a new set for an adult movie.

Though I have to say the malicious intent sprang to my mind immediately. I think I would definitely NOT go knock on his door with the scratching and banging. I would also write to management. They might be inclined to check things out with him changing the locks.

Interesting story, though.

I agree with everyone else, this was by far the most entertaining post I have ever read.

I don't know how you can take it! I am thinking that he either dumped the singing and moaning woman or they moved out and the landlord is installing new floors.

I would definately make a complaint especially since the hammering hasn't stopped for several weeks now. You should be able to enjoy your peace and quiet too.

Thought I would post an update....
The crazy upstairs neighbor was evicted for not paying his rent. Apparently he had not paid for several months. I heard from the maintenance man that Upstairs Neighbor is completely moved out and all the locks have been changed. Now there is only silence from the apartment above.
I must admit, I am a bit sad about his departure. With this new silence, my imagination no longer runs wild.
Perhaps a new Upstairs Neighbor will come; I will post again if I hear anything.

Perhaps they work from home as well as porn stars. There is always a market for porn no matter what he people look like.
And maybe the newest trend is sex with powertools. Hammer while getting hammered!

Well, he must have moved above me because that's all I hear as of the past two months!! I keep wondering, "how many ding-dang pictures do you have to hang?" It seems like every other day, it's hammering and banging noises, constantly, for five hours or more! I have half a mind to go upstairs and tell him if he hasn't hit the nail by now, he never will, and to stop with the noise... There was one night where my upstairs neighbor was hammering and banging and I looked at the clock and it was 1:30 a.m.! We have jobs and have to go to sleep so we can get up early. Plus, there are weekends when I have to study for finals and I can't concentrate with all the noise pollution. I'll be writing management. I will NOT miss him/them when they are gone!

Omg, Lisa that was a fantastic post! You MUST befriend maintenance and get the dirt... for all of us! AMAZING what can go on behind closed doors!