I'm not sure this is the right forum for this, but here's my question:
My son is moving into a NYC apartment with 3 other guys (friends). The apartment is 3 levels and he has the top level which consists of a bedroom. As is, he has no privacy from the downstairs because of the open staircase. He is not worried about security at all but wants privacy. He also has a very limited budget. My plan is to build a very light duty wall with some insulation and zip tie it to the staircase. I don't want any trouble from the landlord by screwing things into the staircase, floor or ceiling. And put a heavy duty curtain as a door. I'm thinking the wall would be paneling on two sides, built on 2x3 studs 16" on center, with insulation sandwiched in between. I don't love this idea and if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. I also have a logistical problem in that I have to drive into NYC with materials from New Jersey and my Mazda CX5 can't hold a 4x8 sheet.
David
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