{"id":496629,"date":"2022-09-28T13:02:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T10:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/upper-west-side-apartment-dwellers-tormented-by-endless-mcdonalds-smell\/"},"modified":"2022-09-28T13:02:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T10:02:06","slug":"upper-west-side-apartment-dwellers-tormented-by-endless-mcdonalds-smell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upper-west-side-apartment-dwellers-tormented-by-endless-mcdonalds-smell\/","title":{"rendered":"#Upper West Side apartment dwellers tormented by endless McDonald&#8217;s smell"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36888c7e635\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36888c7e635\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upper-west-side-apartment-dwellers-tormented-by-endless-mcdonalds-smell\/#%E2%80%9CUpper_West_Side_apartment_dwellers_tormented_by_endless_McDonalds_smell%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Upper West Side apartment dwellers tormented by endless McDonald&#8217;s smell&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CUpper_West_Side_apartment_dwellers_tormented_by_endless_McDonalds_smell%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Upper West Side apartment dwellers tormented by endless McDonald&#8217;s smell&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>These Upper West Siders definitely aren\u2019t lovin\u2019 it.<\/p>\n<p>Residents of a West 95th Street building say they are being forced to live with the smell of McDonald\u2019s fries, Big Macs and grease choking their homes, after a rooftop exhaust fan from the fast food chain was turned away from a swanky new high-rise and directed at them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes it gets stronger and you can smell hamburgers. It\u2019s just disgusting,\u201d said resident Jos\u00e9 Londondo of the building at 255 West 95th Street, which is near Broadway.<\/p>\n<p>First-floor resident Stephen Stanczyk, 61, told The Post that before the new luxury building went up, the fumes from the McDonald\u2019s next door were dumped out to Broadway. But now the vent is turned to face the aggrieved neighbors\u2019 building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we\u2019ve got French fries at three in the morning. It\u2019s actually more like rancid hamburgers, that\u2019s what it smells like,\u201d Stanczyk said.<\/p>\n<p>The smelly situation, which was first\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.westsiderag.com\/2022\/09\/27\/the-neighbors-of-255-west-95th-deserve-a-break&amp;source=gmail-imap&amp;ust=1664909994000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kfHk4NCNfjGCAqK4dU3_L\">reported by the West Side Rag<\/a>, has been especially unsavory for Londondo, a vegetarian whose window overlooks the vent. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-5.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"McDonalds\" class=\"wp-image-24031008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Neighbors are fed up with their apartments smelling like Mickey D\u2019s throughout the day. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 57-year-old invited The Post into his home to take in an overwhelming French fry smell that wafted through his apartment as he opened the window.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe windows and doors are closed because of that,\u201d the 20-year resident said, referring to the smell.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s frustrating. It\u2019s very frustrating because I have to keep the windows closed,\u201d the landscape designer added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a good thing we are not thinking about selling it anytime soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-4.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24031007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The McDonald\u2019s vent faces the neighbors\u2019 homes, causing a foul smell.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One third-floor resident who didn\u2019t want to give his name called the new high rise construction on the street a \u201cnightmare\u201d and said \u201ceveryone\u201d in the building is complaining about the unwanted smell of Micky D\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not too bad in my apartment but everybody else has complained about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The daily stench has mobilized residents of the six-story building to get NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer involved.<\/p>\n<p>Brewer, who represents the area, sent a letter to the person she believes is the store owner in August to complain about the situation on behalf of the residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey state that your manger and staff at the McDonald\u2019s \u2026 have always been friendly and responsive, and I can attest to that,\u201d she wrote. \u201cHowever, it is my understanding that on April 4th an exhaust fan was rerouted and it then spewed fumes into the windows of people who live at 255 West 95th Street.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow\" data-component=\"inlineSlideshow\">\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow__slides\">\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow__slide\">\n<figure class=\"inline-slideshow__slide-figure\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=401\" class=\"inline-slideshow__image\" alt=\"Mcdonalds\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=802 802w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=602 601w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=401 401w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=201 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\"\/><figcaption class=\"meta meta--caption\">\n                                    Councilwoman Gale Brewer is now advocating on the residents&#8217;s behalf to find a solution to the smell.                               <\/figcaption><span class=\"inline-slideshow__credit meta meta--byline\">Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/span><br \/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow__slide\">\n<figure class=\"inline-slideshow__slide-figure\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=380\" class=\"inline-slideshow__image\" alt=\"McDonald's\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=760 760w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=569 570w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=380 380w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=190 190w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-6.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\"\/><figcaption class=\"meta meta--caption\">\n                                    The McDonald&#8217;s manager claims there is nothing they can do now.                                 <\/figcaption><span class=\"inline-slideshow__credit meta meta--byline\">Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/span><br \/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-slideshow__slide\">\n<figure class=\"inline-slideshow__slide-figure\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=393\" class=\"inline-slideshow__image\" alt=\"McDonald's\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=786 786w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=590 589w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=393 393w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=197 196w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mcdonalds-smells-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\"\/><figcaption class=\"meta meta--caption\">\n                                    The Upper West side residents can smell all sorts of McDonald&#8217;s menu items from their units.                                <\/figcaption><span class=\"inline-slideshow__credit meta meta--byline\">Gregory P. Mango for NY Post<\/span><br \/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A spokesperson for Brewer said the city\u2019s Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection told the councilwoman\u2019s office the McDonald\u2019s was in code-compliance.<\/p>\n<p>The manager of the McDonald\u2019s, Maria, told The Post, it wasn\u2019t the chain store\u2019s fault. She said when the new building began construction, the fans were installed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m sure nobody wants a smell like that in their building all day but there\u2019s nothing we can do,\u201d said Maria, who did not want to give her last name. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe vents come from the kitchen. So everything fried goes up. It\u2019s the fryers. It comes from the fryers \u2013 the chicken, the fish, the chicken McNuggets, the fries,\u201d Maria added, admitting she would not want to live with the smell daily. <\/p>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s corporate office did not respond to a request for comment.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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