Yonkers, NY Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential daytime limit
- 60 dBA outdoors, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Residential overnight limit
- 50 dBA outdoors, 10 p.m.–7 a.m.
- Plainly audible rule
- Violation at 50 feet from source
- Penalty
- Class II offense (§ 66-24)
- Enforcement
- Noise control officer or police
Summary
Yonkers City Code Chapter 66 sets numeric sound-level limits. A residential property receiving noise from another residence is in violation above 55 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dBA overnight, with maximum permissible levels tabulated by receiving land use.
§ 66-5. Prima facie evidence of noise disturbance. ... C. A sound-level reading taken at a residential property, arising from another residential property, above 55 dBA during the time period commencing at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. D. A sound-level reading taken at a residential property, arising from another residential property, above 50 dBA during the time period commencing at 10:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. the next day. ... I. A sound plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from its source.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4745274; v31 updated 2025-10-28; through 10-28-2025).
Full Breakdown
Table I fixes maximum permissible sound levels by receiving land use: residential outdoors 60 dBA daytime (7 a.m.–10 p.m.) and 50 dBA overnight, commercial 65 dBA and industrial 70 dBA around the clock. Section 66-5 makes a reading above 55 dBA (day) or 50 dBA (night) at one home from another prima facie evidence of a violation, as is any sound plainly audible 50 feet from its source. A City of Yonkers noise control officer, building or housing inspector, or police officer enforces the chapter and issues an appearance ticket; each violation is a Class II offense under § 66-24.
Violations & Fines
Any violation of Chapter 66 or of a lawful abatement order is a Class II offense, prosecuted by an appearance ticket issued by a Yonkers noise control officer or police officer.
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