Man Builds “Protective Frame” around HDB Unit, Harasses Neighbours with Shouting and Night Disturbances

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Loh Huey Xin
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A peculiar housing unit in Commonwealth Crescent has caught public attention due to its unusual appearance.

The windows are sealed with wooden boards covered in papers with disorganized Chinese and English text.

The owner also built a wooden “protective frame” around the unit, leaving only the metal gate accessible for entry and exit.

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Neighbour Complaints of Disturbing Behaviour

When Shin Min Daily News visited the eighth-floor flat at Block 83, an anonymous neighbour from the same floor revealed that the male owner lives alone, with occasional visits from his brother.

The neighbour noted that when the man first moved in, there were more than 10 locks on his metal gate.

Initially, neighbours thought debt collectors might be after him, but later learned he installed the locks himself for personal reasons.

“He shouts at women specifically, so most people avoid using the elevator near his unit. Years ago, when I passed by his door, he threw a small knife out and made ghostly noises to scare me,” the neighbour said.

A family living in the adjacent unit moved out in January 2025, reportedly unable to tolerate the harassment and were concerned for their two young children’s safety.

Despite these incidents, neighbours noted that the man has never physically harmed anyone, and they believe there won’t be problems as long as they don’t interfere with him.

Ongoing Noise Disturbances Affect Residents

Besides shouting, several neighbours reported that the man beats bamboo poles in the middle of the night, creating significant noise disturbances throughout the building.

A 49-year-old male neighbour who has lived on the seventh floor for 15 years shared that he hears the beating sounds almost daily, preventing them from sleeping properly.

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“We hear the banging sounds almost every night. It’s been going on for years, and we haven’t been able to get a proper night’s sleep,” he explained.

Despite their frustration, residents feel helpless to resolve the issue permanently.

“If he truly needs help, I hope authorities will step in and assist him in getting treatment,” the neighbour added.

A ninth-floor resident also revealed that the man has harassed upper-floor units by pasting notes on their doors and throwing railings and other objects into their homes, prompting Singapore Police Force intervention on multiple occasions.

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