Staten Island, NY
Noise Code

General construction/demolition is permitted weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM. Alterations or repairs to existing one- or two-family, owner-occupied dwellings may occur on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 AM and 4 PM if more than 300 feet from a house of worship. After-hours and weekend work require special authorization and a noise mitigation plan. Construction noise generally limited to 10 decibels above ambient noise measured 15 feet from the source. After-hours construction may not exceed 7dB(A) above ambient in residential dwelling units (if >200 ft from source) or 75dB(A) outside property line/public-right-of-way (if source is within 200 ft of residential property).

Permits are required from local NYPD precincts for amplified sound devices. Amplified sound for street performers may not exceed 85 decibels at a distance of 10 feet. NYC noise codes prohibit amplification after 10 PM. Commercial establishments playing music must adhere to decibel limits (42 dBA inside residences, 7 dBA over ambient on street between 10 PM and 7 AM).

Unreasonable animal noise is prohibited if it is continuous for 10 minutes or more between 7 AM and 10 PM, or 5 minutes or more between 10 PM and 7 AM.

Excessive vehicle noise, including loud mufflers and modified exhaust systems, is prohibited. Horns may only be used to warn of imminent danger. Noise from motor vehicles should not be clearly audible within 150 feet for cars or 200 feet for trucks/motorcycles. Noise cameras target vehicles exceeding 85 decibels. Refuse collection vehicles may not exceed 80 dBA at 35 feet, and between 11 PM and 7 AM, should not exceed 80 dB when measured within 50 feet of a residential property if the compactor is engaged.