Decibel Limits: Hoboken vs Jersey City
How do decibel limits rules compare between Hoboken, NJ and Jersey City, NJ?
Hoboken, NJ
Hudson County
No data available yet for Hoboken.
Jersey City, NJ
Hudson County
Jersey City applies 65 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime limits at residential property lines, as set by NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:29 and Chapter 222. Stricter enforcement applies in the designated Quiet Zone.
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| Fact | Hoboken | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Limit | - | 65 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) |
| Nighttime Limit | - | 50 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM) |
| Quiet Zone Limit | - | 55 dBA daytime |
| Impulsive Max | - | 80 dB residential |
| Measurement | - | Type 1/2 meter at property line |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Hoboken FAQ
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Jersey City FAQ
How loud is 65 dBA?
Roughly the volume of normal conversation at 3 feet or a household appliance like a dishwasher. Anything noticeably louder at the property line is typically a violation during daytime hours.
Where is Jersey City's Quiet Zone?
The Quiet Zone runs from the Hudson River west to Martin Luther King Drive, and from the Morris Canal / NJ Turnpike Extension north to the Union City boundary. This zone uses stricter residential dBA caps.
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