Local law · Int 0779-2024
Construction noise complaints, noise mitigation plans, and citizen enforcement
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to construction noise complaints, noise mitigation plans, and citizen enforcement
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would update the Citizen’s Noise Complaint Program to require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a standard for evidence of Noise Code violations that is collected by members of the public and submitted to DEP. It would also add certain construction noise violations to the list of violations that can be alleged by members of the public, and requires DEP to do outreach and education on how to adequately collect evidence of violations. DEP would be required to notify and inspect construction sites where 2 violations of the Noise Code have been reported within 24 hours. Finally, a notice to residents near construction sites must be posted that provides information regarding how to report unreasonable noise and how to serve a complaint.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Cosponsors
Robert F. Holden, Lincoln Restler and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
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- Robert F. Holden
- Lincoln Restler
- Susan Zhuang
- Sandra Ung
- Gale A. Brewer
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 11, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 11, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council