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The City accepts complaints about noise from construction and related activities. Noise from construction and construction-related activity must comply with the New York City Noise Code. An inspector will visit the site to evaluate Noise Code compliance.
Building construction is generally permitted Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Construction done during the following times without an approved variance is considered after hours construction and is not allowed:
Monday to Friday before 7:00 AM or after 6:00 PM
Weekends
Federal holidays
Report noise from:
A jackhammer
Construction during hours
Construction after hours
I have reported to the City for the Construction during hours