No numeric dog/cat limit in NYC Health Code. Nuisance and sanitary standards apply. NYC Admin Code 17-804 requires dog licensing; no cap on licenses per household.
NYC Health Code does not set a numeric limit on dogs or cats per household, unlike many other US cities. Enforcement is via nuisance, sanitary, and noise complaints. All dogs 4 months or older must be licensed under NYC Admin Code 17-804 (8.50 for spayed/neutered, 34 otherwise). Landlords, co-ops, and HOAs may impose their own caps. Staten Island single-family homes commonly have multiple pets.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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