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Property Maintenance in New Rochelle, NY (2026)

5 verified property maintenance rules for New Rochelle, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

Garbage bins may be placed curbside no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before collection and must be removed by 8 p.m. on collection day. Bins must be covered and kept in side/rear yards between pickups.

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Some Restrictions

Property Blight

Chapter 194 (Property Maintenance) adopts the NYS Property Maintenance Code. Blighted, vacant, or derelict properties can be placed on the city's vacant-property registry with escalating fees.

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Heavy Restrictions

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Vacant lots must be kept clear of debris, weeds over 10 inches, and tall grass. Owners must maintain sight lines at intersections and are responsible for abutting sidewalk condition.

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Some Restrictions

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Property owners must clear adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after snow stops falling, under Chapter 270 (Streets & Sidewalks). Ice must be melted or treated with sand/salt.

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Heavy Restrictions

Garage Sale Rules

Garage and yard sales are allowed without a permit, limited to 3 sales per calendar year per household, each no more than 3 consecutive days, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Few Restrictions

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New Rochelle city rules.

Property Maintenance in Westchester County