STR guests are held to the same Chapter 179 noise standard as residents. Hosts can be cited for guest conduct; two or more substantiated complaints typically trigger loss of any operating status.
Because Mount Vernon lacks a permissive STR regime, hosts receive no leniency on noise. MVPD will issue summonses to the responsible party on site. The property owner is liable under Chapter 179's 'person in charge' provisions. Complaints are also forwarded to the Department of Buildings. This noise rules rule under Mount Vernon's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within Mount Vernon city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Mount Vernon code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
$250-$1,000 per occurrence; two violations in 12 months can trigger rental-registration review.
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