NYC restricts leaf blowers under Admin Code Title 24. Gas blowers are allowed but must not exceed 65 dB(A) at 50 ft and are barred during quiet hours. Report misuse to 311.
Brooklyn falls under the New York City Noise Code (NYC Administrative Code Title 24, §24-218 through §24-269). Leaf blowers, whether gas-powered or electric, are regulated as lawn care devices and must comply with the city's device-specific decibel limits. Commercial lawn equipment must not exceed 65 dB(A) measured from 50 feet when operating near residential property. Use during the overnight quiet period (10 PM to 7 AM weekdays, 10 PM to 9 AM weekends) is prohibited where noise is plainly audible inside a neighboring residence. Landscapers operating in brownstone backyards, Prospect Park-adjacent blocks, and dense row-house streets must keep equipment tuned and fitted with manufacturer mufflers. Unlike some NYC suburbs, Brooklyn has no outright gas-blower ban as of 2026, though City Council has considered phase-out proposals. Complaints go to NYC DEP through 311 for noise inspection. Repeated violations can lead to device seizure and commercial-license impact for landscapers.
First violation: $70 to $350 civil penalty through the Environmental Control Board. Commercial offenders face escalating fines up to $8,000 for repeat violations. Equipment may be seized.
Kings County, NY
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