Luckily, the noise laws in NYC set a more enforceable standard in order to reduce unreasonable noise coming from refuse collection vehicles. Quiet Hours NYC- Again, ing to local laws, quiet hours in NYC are from 10 pm to 7 am. There can be fines in place for those found violating these laws.
Noise sources associated with construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any real property, provided said activities take place between the hours of a.m. and p.m. on any day except for Sunday or a Federal holiday, or between the hours of a.m. and p.m. on Sunday or a Federal holiday.
You are allowed to conduct construction on your property between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. At all other times, including anytime on the weekends, you must apply for after-hours authorization.
Commercial, Street, and Highway Construction is allowed on weekdays between 7 AM and 6 PM. However, emergency work necessary for public safety, or work that cannot be performed during normal work hours may occur after hours or on weekends.
Sometimes night work is an ease of access thing too. Roads with high enough volumes they won't bother working on during the day for the sheer chaos it could end up creating. I think they're required to give residents a heads up though if it's planned in advance, as that type of work would be (vs emergency work).
Essentially, construction work must be carried out between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday.
If the landlord does not agree then you can sue your landlord for a breach of the implied warranty of quiet enjoyment and ask the judge to let you out of the lease and/or for monetary compensation. You can do this at your local small claims court.
Whether you have a neighbor who likes to tackle DIY home improvement projects or you live in an urban area with frequent construction, most state and city laws say that you have a right to quiet enjoyment of your property.
On average, it takes about 1-3 months to get a building permit in NYC.
Consistent noise leads to stress, sleep disturbances, and high blood pressure. Addressing noise issues quickly improves irritability and focus, creating a healthier work setting. Construction hearing protection contributes to improved mental well-being.