Staten Island STR guests must comply with NYC Noise Code (Admin Code §24-218) quiet hours of 10 PM to 7 AM. Because Local Law 18 mandates host presence, the registered host is personally liable for guest noise. Repeated 311 complaints can trigger OSE registration review.
Short-term rentals in Richmond County must observe the NYC Noise Code under NYC Admin Code Title 24, Chapter 2. Quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM citywide, with a 7 dBA above-ambient limit for residential noise at the property line under 15 RCNY §42-03. Because NYC Local Law 18 of 2022 requires host presence for every STR stay, the registered host is directly responsible for guest conduct — parties, loud music, and gatherings exceeding the 2-guest cap are prohibited. NYPD responds to amplified sound and unruly gatherings; DEP handles sustained noise violations. On Staten Island's dense north shore neighborhoods (St. George, Stapleton, Tompkinsville) where row houses and 2-family homes share walls, even moderate guest noise draws complaints. OSE uses 311 complaint history when deciding to renew or revoke a host's registration under §26-3104. HOA-style condo associations in developments like Arbor Close, Cameron Estates, and Bay Street Landing often layer private noise rules on top of the NYC code.
NYC Noise Code violation: $70 to $1,750 first offense (Admin Code §24-257), $1,400 to $7,875 repeat. Unruly gathering (NYC Admin Code §10-178): criminal summons possible. Multiple complaints trigger OSE registration suspension or permanent denial.
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