Howard Beach-Lindenwood noise map: how loud is it?

Howard Beach-Lindenwood is home to about 24,930 residents across 14 census tracts. 6.3% of them are exposed to 60 dB or more of average-day road, rail and aviation noise. Within that, 1.7% face the most severe band — 70 dB or louder, the level at which sustained exposure starts to threaten hearing. A further 89.8% sit in the 45–60 dB band — a noticeable background hum rather than a hearing risk. That ranks Howard Beach-Lindenwood #96 of 197 New York neighborhoods, louder than most New York neighborhoods. Among New York neighborhoods it sits just below Longwood (#95) and just above Jackson Heights (#97).

Exposure across Howard Beach-Lindenwood is a patchwork. The streets that back onto a freeway, rail line or flight path carry most of the 6.3%, while interior blocks a few hundred feet away can sit 15 to 25 dB quieter. The map makes that split easy to see.

Howard Beach-Lindenwood noise: the specifics

• Ranks #96 of 197 New York neighborhoods by share of residents exposed to ≥60 dB transportation noise.
• 6.3% of Howard Beach-Lindenwood's ~24,930 residents live with 60 dB or louder average-day transportation noise.
• 1.7% are in the severe 70 dB+ band; 89.8% sit in the 45–60 dB moderate range.
• Area-weighted across 14 census tracts from the federal BTS 2020 noise map × ACS 2016–2020 population.
• #96 of 197 — see the full New York ranking.