![]() The assessment also found that the highest noise measurement occurred when sirens, heavy pedestrian traffic, or construction was present. These noise levels were especially high in areas with a lot of traffic, during the morning and evening commuting periods, and all around Manhattan, as reported in an assessment of street-level noise in New York City. Measured locations in New York City with noise levels greater than 70dB increased risk of hearing loss. Traffic noise caused 53% of sleep disturbances. ![]() More than two million people in New York City reported that they were disturbed from sleep by noise once a week 78% of those people reported being disturbed three or more nights each week, according to a paper on the effects of ambient noise on sleep. ![]() Sound pressure levels were reported at 70 to 85 dB in midtown Manhattan, which is above average and is at a level that poses health hazards, according to an assessment of noise pollution in NYC. ![]() Noise has been consistently reported as the number-one quality-of-life issue affecting residents in New York City. ![]()
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