4 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
NYC Noise Code §24-227 sets strict decibel limits for HVAC and circulation devices: 42 dB(A) measured inside a neighboring dwelling. Outdoor units near residences cannot exceed 7 dB(A) above ambient.
NYC Noise Code §24-231 regulates commercial establishment music. Sound cannot be plainly audible at a residential receiving property 15 ft from the source, 10 PM–7 AM, or exceed ambient by 10 dB(A) otherwise. Repeat violations can force Cabaret License review.
NYC Admin Code §24-221 limits car alarms to 3 minutes of sound per trigger. Violations lead to $105–$875 fines. NYC banned new audible-only alarms in 1992, though Legal Aid challenges to the ban have not succeeded.
NYC Noise Code §24-220 limits construction equipment to 80 dB(A) at 50 ft (75 dB(A) near residences). Permanent/emergency generators must meet §24-227 and §24-232. Construction sites need a Noise Mitigation Plan per 15 RCNY Ch. 28.
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