A group of Forest Hills homeowners have scored a major victory in their long-standing battle against excessive concert noise at a nearby venue. A court has awarded the residents a total of $150,000 in damages, finding that the noise from the concerts was a significant disturbance to their daily lives. The dispute centers around a popular music venue in the Queens neighborhood, which has been a hub for live music events in recent years. Despite efforts by the venue to mitigate the noise, residents claimed that the disruptions continued, affecting their ability to enjoy their homes and causing stress and anxiety.


Forest Hills Homeowners Win $150,000 in Battle Over Concert Noise  The New York Times