Manhattan film/TV productions must comply with the NYC Noise Code (Local Law 113 of 2005) and obtain after-hours variances from DEP for nighttime amplified work.
Film and TV productions in New York County (Manhattan) must comply with the NYC Noise Code (Local Law 113 of 2005, NYC Admin Code Title 24 Chapter 2), which limits ambient and impulse noise at the property line. Typical residential standards allow no more than 7 dB above ambient at the receiving property between 10 pm and 7 am. Generator placement, amplified dialogue, and equipment use that may exceed limits or occur overnight require an After-Hours Work Variance or a noise mitigation plan coordinated with DEP and MOME. Community notification is required. Persistent complaints route through 311 to DEP inspectors who can issue notices of violation with fines from 440 dollars to several thousand dollars per occurrence. Productions frequently use sound blankets, baffled generators, and scheduled quiet windows to maintain compliance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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