Yonkers's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (general residential night period), 10PM-9AM (amplified sound), 6PM-8AM (construction weekdays), all day weekends/holidays (construction).. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Yonkers's residential noise limits: 85 dBA (7AM-10PM) from other residential property; 70 dBA (7AM-10PM) from commercial/industrial/public property; 50 dBA (7AM-10PM) within multi-dwelling units. dB(A) during the day and 65 dBA (10PM-7AM) from other residential property; 50 dBA (10PM-7AM) from commercial/industrial/public property; 45 dBA (10PM-7AM) within multi-dwelling units. dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 70 dBA (any time). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Yonkers police non-emergency line at 914-377-7900. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 914-377-6888. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Yonkers's noise violation penalties: Any violation of Chapter 66 or a lawful abatement order constitutes a Class II offense. This is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $5,000, or a criminal fine of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Yonkers's rules: Owning, possessing, or harboring any animal or bird that frequently or for continued duration makes or creates a noise disturbance across a residential real property line. A dog barking continually for 10 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes creates a noise disturbance.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 914-377-6730 or the police non-emergency line.

Yonkers's construction noise rules: Operating tools or equipment for construction, repair, demolition, or excavation is prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day, or at any time on weekends or legal holidays, except in emergencies.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Yonkers's ordinance: Operating sound-reproduction systems in a manner that creates a noise disturbance for anyone other than the operator is prohibited. Using or operating loudspeakers or public-address systems creating a noise disturbance across a residential property line is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following day. No sound-amplifying systems at private or community swimming pools causing undue noise or nuisance to neighbors, with closing no later than 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 p.m. weekends/holidays.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.