New York, NY

New York City's noise code is one of the most detailed in the country. Nighttime quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. The city uses a "plainly audible" standard for many categories — if it can be heard 15 feet from the source during nighttime, it's a violation. The DEP handles most complaints through 311, and there's a dedicated noise inspection team. Construction has its own strict rules: no work before 7 AM or after 6 PM on weekdays without an after-hours variance, which costs $140 and isn't automatically approved. NYC gets over 300,000 noise complaints annually — more than any other type of 311 complaint.

NYC street parking is governed by the Alternate Side Parking (ASP) system — the thing every New Yorker loves to hate. Most residential streets require you to move your car for street sweeping 1-2 times per week, depending on the neighborhood. Failure to move costs you $65. Meter rates vary from $1.50 to $7.50 per hour depending on the neighborhood and time. There's no citywide time limit for unmetered residential parking as long as you follow ASP rules, but vehicles can't sit unmoved for more than 7 consecutive days. The city writes over 10 million parking tickets annually.