Quiet Hours: Miami vs New York
How do quiet hours rules compare between Miami, FL and New York, NY?
Miami has fewer restrictions than New York.
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County
City of Miami Code Chapter 36 prohibits playing music boxes, jukeboxes, radios, and musical instruments on or about premises between 11 PM and 7 AM unless played in a closed building and not audible outside. Sound audible at 100 feet is prima facie evidence of a violation.
View full Miami rules →New York, NY
New York County
New York City enforces strict noise rules under Administrative Code Title 24, Chapter 2 (the NYC Noise Code, rewritten by Local Law 113 of 2005). Sound exceeding 7 dB(A) above ambient between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or 10 dB(A) above ambient during the day, is unreasonable noise. Amplified residential music audible inside an adjacent dwelling unit with windows closed is prohibited at any hour. Enforcement is shared by DEP and NYPD; complaints go through 311.
View full New York rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Miami | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 11 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Audibility | 100 feet standard | - |
| Day dBA | 70 dBA industrial/commercial | - |
| Night dBA | 60 dBA at residential line | - |
| Code | Chapter 36 | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Miami FAQ
What are Miami quiet hours?
Musical devices cannot be played between 11 PM and 7 AM unless in a closed building where sound is not audible outside under Chapter 36 of the City of Miami Code.
What are the decibel limits in Miami?
Industrial and commercial sources: 70 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 60 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM) measured at the nearest residential property line.
Does Miami have entertainment district noise rules?
Wynwood, Brickell, and downtown entertainment districts have enhanced noise enforcement. Check with the city for specific entertainment district regulations.
New York FAQ
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