8 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Brooklyn property owners must maintain yards so grass and weeds do not exceed 10 inches or create rat harborage under NYC Admin Code §17-142 and §16-118.
Brooklyn street trees are city property; trimming requires a free NYC Parks permit and must be performed by a licensed arborist under NYC Admin Code §18-129.
Removing a Brooklyn street tree is strictly regulated by NYC Parks under Admin Code §18-129; unauthorized removal is a criminal offense.
Brooklyn property owners must keep lots free of noxious weeds and overgrowth that harbor rats per NYC Admin Code §17-142 and §27-2021.
Brooklyn has no routine drought restrictions, but NYC DEP can impose watering limits during declared droughts under NYC Admin Code §24-322.
Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Brooklyn; NYC DEP offers free rain barrels through its giveaway program for non-potable outdoor use.
Brooklyn has no native plant mandate, but NYC Parks, DEP, and GreenThumb encourage native species; some invasive plants are discouraged by NY DEC.
Artificial turf is permitted on private Brooklyn residential lots, but zoning requires minimum planted area and DOB may require drainage review.
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