Forest Hills Stadium reaches settlement with Queens neighbors

Forest Hills Stadium has reached a settlement to end long-standing legal disputes with the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation, a local homeowners association. The agreement provides a framework for the venue's operations through 2040, resolving litigation regarding noise levels and crowd management.

Under the new terms, the stadium will host a maximum of 28 concerts per season during the initial seven-year period, a reduction from the 36 shows held in 2024. The settlement includes a one-time payment of $275,000 to the neighborhood corporation for beautification projects, followed by per-concert payments of $15,500.

Additional protections for residents include a strict 10 p.m. curfew for amplified sound, with limited exceptions for select weekend evenings in July. The agreement also mandates real-time audio monitoring and requires neighborhood approval for the use of fireworks.