Bronx County enforces NYC Housing Maintenance Code 27-2017 et seq. requiring landlords to keep dwellings free of rodents, roaches, and bed bugs. Local Law 55/2018 (Asthma-Free Housing Act) mandates integrated pest management in rental units.
NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) Subchapter 2 Article 4 requires owners to keep multiple dwellings rodent and pest free. Local Law 55 of 2018 (Asthma-Free Housing Act) requires landlords to inspect for indoor allergen hazards (mice, rats, cockroaches, mold) annually and use integrated pest management. The Bronx has persistently high rat complaint rates; the Neighborhood Rat Reduction program targets Grand Concourse, Fordham, and Bedford Park. Bed bug disclosure required annually under NYC Admin Code 27-2018.1.
HPD Class B violation for infestations: 25-100 dollars per day. Failure to file annual bed bug report: 250 dollars. Rat harborage: up to 2,000 dollars.
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Bronx County, NY
Open burning is prohibited in Bronx County under both NYC Fire Code FC 307 and 6 NYCRR Part 215. Burning leaves, brush, trash, or yard waste is illegal year-...
Bronx County, NY
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Bronx County, NY
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Bronx County, NY
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Bronx County, NY
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Bronx County, NY
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