Quiet Hours: Mount Vernon vs White Plains
How do quiet hours rules compare between Mount Vernon, NY and White Plains, NY?
Mount Vernon and White Plains have similar restriction levels.
Mount Vernon, NY
Westchester County
Mount Vernon City Code Chapter 179 (Noise) prohibits unreasonable noise audible beyond property lines, with nighttime quiet hours 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Extremely dense urban conditions mean most complaints are handled by MVPD on a plainly-audible standard.
View full Mount Vernon rules →White Plains, NY
Westchester County
White Plains Municipal Code Chapter 4-5 (Noise Control) prohibits unreasonable noise audible at property lines during nighttime hours, typically 10 p.m.–7 a.m. weekdays and 10 p.m.–9 a.m. weekends.
View full White Plains rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mount Vernon | White Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 179 | Ch. 4-5 Noise Control |
| Night hours | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | - |
| Standard | Plainly audible at line | - |
| Fine | $100-$1,000 | - |
| Enforcement | MVPD | Public Safety/Building |
| Weekday Quiet | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Weekend Quiet | - | 10 p.m.–9 a.m. |
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Mount Vernon FAQ
Who do I call about loud neighbors in Mount Vernon?
Call MVPD non-emergency at (914) 665-2500. Persistent issues can be reported to the Department of Buildings.
Is there a decibel limit?
Mount Vernon primarily uses a plainly-audible standard rather than a dB meter test for residential complaints.
White Plains FAQ
Can I run a washing machine at night?
Normal indoor appliances inside a closed home are generally fine. Noise audible at a neighbor's property line after 10 p.m. is the concern.
Who do I call about late-night noise?
White Plains Public Safety non-emergency line handles noise complaints; chronic issues can be referred to Building for code enforcement.
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