NYC Health Code does not set a numerical cap on pets per household in The Bronx, but §161.02 requires conditions that prevent nuisance, disease, and odor. NYCHA and most private leases impose 1-2 dog limits. DOHMH can declare hoarding a public health nuisance.
No municipal ordinance caps household pets by count. However, §161.02 gives DOHMH authority to act when conditions create unsanitary environments, excessive odors, vermin, or cruelty. The ASPCA and NYPD Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad handle hoarding cases (generally 10+ animals). NYCHA lease rules permit one dog under 25 pounds per unit with registration. Rent-stabilized and market-rate Bronx landlords typically cap at 1-2 pets. Buildings with no-pet clauses under NYC Admin Code §27-2009.1 (the Pet Law) must enforce within 90 days of knowledge or waive the right.
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