looking for advice for my five unit apartment building
I own a 5 unit apartment building. It was built in 1928. The basement is 100% dry and has tall ceilings. I’ve been wanting to add a laundry space for the tenants. 

I have a few concerns...

1. Noise, there are three tenants that share walls with the basement. I don’t want them to get annoyed with noise of people doing laundry when they are trying to sleep or relax

2. I’m going to buy them brand new but I’m worried about constant repair. Regular washers and dryers are not meant for 5 families to be using them. 

Any advice on commercial grade laundry that is good with noise?

One idea I had was to have hours only allow use from 10am-6pm and make the tenants sign out what day and time they need them? 

Thoughts, ideas, recommendations?
[{"id": "gmwzv7m", "text": "If this is not going to increase the revenue and only add to your liability and expenses then I don't see a point in adding it", "replies": [{"id": "gmx0nl7", "text": "Competitive advantage during so many showing potential tenants ask if theres laundry.\n\nMy units are 700 square feet and rent for $900 a month.\n\nTimes are good right now easy to rent and easy to sell but when times aren't good things like this matter to get good tenants and keep them.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmx01tg", "text": "If your tenants have 1hour commutes and 9-5 jobs, setting the hours of use to 10am through 6pm is totally useless except to encourage everyone to do laundry on the weekend.\n\nFind out local ordinance/bylaw for noise. It could be something like 10pm to 7am, in which case you may want to set hours of use to 7am through 10pm.\n\nYou could add an extra layer of drywall to the ceiling with green glue to help with the soundproofing. If there are tall ceilings, the extra head room might not be missed.", "replies": [{"id": "gmx0xhg", "text": "Any worry about covering everything up with drywall? Currently if theres ever a problem with plumbing, electrical or gas there is easy access because the ceiling is open. Each unit has separate utilities. Lots of pipes and wires\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02", "replies": [{"id": "gmx2099", "text": "Oh, the ceiling is currently unfinished? You may want 2x 1 hour fire rated (typically 5/8\" thick) layers of drywall.\n\nYou can install access panels at likely junction points.\n\nYou might want to put up a wall between \"laundry area\" and \"storage/utility area\" so that you don't have to finish the whole basement and can get a bit of extra soundproofing for units that are not directly above the laundry area.", "replies": [{"id": "gmx2xl5", "text": "Are you saying put the fire rated drywall because of the laundry or I should do that either way?", "replies": [{"id": "gmx4w1u", "text": "I suggest it because code *might* require it.\n\nIf code doesn't require it, it might be a better option for soundproofing than \"regular\" ceiling drywall.", "replies": [{"id": "gmx51tc", "text": "Thank you. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s code cause the bank required inspections when purchased but definitely going to look into it for the sound proofing", "replies": [{"id": "gmxeyjc", "text": "Look into installing wavbar (thick noise absorbing blanket) behind the drywall to completely sound proof the space. Everyone in the area will be grateful.", "replies": [], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "gmxvrq1", "text": "You can install access panels at certain locations where there is a plumbing valve or junction box, or some other important electrical/plumbing feature.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmxfl2t", "text": "Avoid the companies that put their own W/D in, maintain them, take the lion\u2019s share of revenue, raise prices capriciously, are complete dicks.  They actually become tenants leasing space in your basement.  Long-term leases, nearly impossible to break.", "replies": [{"id": "gmxhbb3", "text": "Absolutely this.  In fact, I inherited one of these leases in a 6-unit I bought and it\u2019s been total hell.  For yourself or for your future owners of this building 5, 10, 20 years from, do them a favor and don\u2019t consider laundry leasing companies!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmxkat4", "text": "SPEED QUEEN commercial machines is all you need.", "replies": [{"id": "gmxknzz", "text": "Best machines on the market!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gmxlruo", "text": "This is the way.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmxkset", "text": "In the Boston area pretty much every building is that old or more and have laundry in unfinished basements and no drywall or soundproofing. \nNot sure what your area is and code is and what\u2019s acceptable by tenants. \n\nHere that is normal and no one expects more. \n\nSpeed queen commercial is all we have and while the tenants abuse them they work better than regular consumer grade.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmxlud1", "text": "My washer/dryer are 5 feet from my bedroom and sleep thru the night if I run it before bed. I believe you\u2019re over thinking this", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gmxt45m", "text": "coin, industrial grade appliances, and acoustics insulation for noise abatement.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gngibdk", "text": "Spray foam insulation!!!! Sound proof is excellent.  You can have them put it in enclosed walls or ceilings.  They cut a 2 inch hole between every Joyce. The foam expands and the cover up the holes. You will have to repaint.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]