Noise complaint - no investigation or enforcement

Had an appointment at a local business today on W38th street between 5th and 6th, and it happened to be Dominican Parade. The block had a number of plaftorms blasting music at unsafe levels, far, far exceeding 100 Db based on my iphone app. Basically, nightclub levels of music or above. This is a level that can cause hearing loss and other health problems. Platforms were also producing... [more]

Had an appointment at a local business today on W38th street between 5th and 6th, and it happened to be Dominican Parade. The block had a number of plaftorms blasting music at unsafe levels, far, far exceeding 100 Db based on my iphone app. Basically, nightclub levels of music or above. This is a level that can cause hearing loss and other health problems. Platforms were also producing ground-shaking, unsafe low frequency vibrations, which are known to cause miscarriages and cardiovascular issues. Inside the walls of the local business on W38th street where I had my appointment, my iphone registered an average sound level of 85Db and peak levels of 110Db. I believe the legal limit is 42Db indoors. The business called police numerous times, with no results. I also called 311 three times with this information and they opened tickets with NYPD for me. However, the tickets were immediately (within a minute or two of receipt) closed without an investigation. After the 3rd ticket someone from NYPD called me to explain that there is a parade that has been "permitted" and therefore I don't have grounds for the complaint. I said I had no problem with the parade and with music at safe levels, but asked whether they were aware the level of noise was unsafe, and asked what was the limit of noise on the permit. The officer could not answer this, but said each platform had to have a limit and had an assigned officer enforcing it. When I walked back through the block, I noticed there were no officers nearby any of the platforms, or anywhere on the block. There were cops standing at the end of the block (which was closed off), but they had no idea whether there was a limit and who was supposed to be enforcing it. They seemed near deaf, could barely hear me when I was screaming at the top of my lungs. So basically, NYPD did not enforce any limits on the level of sound and did not investigate my three detailed complaints. Any thoughts? Where do I look up these permits to check what has been approved? I see in the code that each permit indeed should specify the maximum level of sound: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-6027 Each permit issued pursuant to this section shall describe the specific location in which such sound device or apparatus may be used or operated thereunder, the exact period of time for which such apparatus or device may be operated in such location, the maximum volume of sound which may be employed in such use or operation and such other terms and conditions as may be necessary, for the purpose of securing the health, safety, comfort, convenience and peaceful enjoyment by the people of their right to use the public streets, parks or places for street, park or other public purposes, protecting the health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the city, and securing the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants. [less]