Manhattan allows hens in NYC but roosters are banned. Coops must meet health standards. Livestock prohibited in most residential zones. NYC Health Code governs.
Manhattan allows backyard hens in NYC with no firm numerical limit, but coops must meet NYC Health Code sanitary standards. Roosters are banned due to noise. Coops must be maintained clean and free of pests. DOHMH may inspect upon complaint. Larger livestock (goats, horses, cattle) prohibited in most residential areas. Community gardens sometimes keep chickens with DOH approval. NYC Health Code §161.01 lists prohibited animals. Agriculture & Markets Law §123 governs dangerous animals at the state level.
Unauthorized roosters: removal order. Health code violation from DOHMH. Prohibited animals: seizure and fines $200 to $2,000.
New York, NY
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