Residents of Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn are frustrated by the continuous construction noise from the new jail on Atlantic Avenue, which lasts until 5 a.m. Their elected officials have sent a letter to city officials demanding accountability and stating that the community deserves better treatment than a private developer would be subjected to. The project, initially aimed to complete by 2029 in light of Rikers closing, has already caused extreme disruptions, including intense vibrations and noise, prompting officials to push for stricter regulations on construction hours.
Residents of Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn are enduring sleepless nights due to nonstop construction on a new borough-based jail, raising concerns about prolonged disturbances.
While residents understand the urgency of building a new jail to replace Rikers, their elected officials demand the city enforce better construction standards to respect community noise.
Elected representatives are frustrated over after-hours construction variances allowing disruptive work until 5 a.m., highlighting that such treatment from a private developer would not be tolerated.
Neighbors have experienced extreme noise past 4 a.m. despite assurances that late-night work would be minimal, adding to their frustrations after previous disruptive demolition.
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