5 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
NYC's 2024 containerization mandate requires all Brooklyn residential buildings to use official NYC Bins with secure lids for trash set-out by November 12, 2024.
HPD enforces Housing Maintenance Code against blighted Brooklyn properties — violations trigger fines, emergency repair programs, and in extreme cases, City receivership.
Brooklyn vacant lots must be fenced, clean, and rodent-free per NYC Admin Code §16-128 and HPD rules — violations trigger DSNY cleaning liens.
Brooklyn property owners must clear snow from sidewalks within 4 hours after snowfall ends per NYC Admin Code §16-123 (excluding 9 PM-7 AM).
Brooklyn residents can hold stoop and garage sales without permits on private property, but sidewalk or street sales require NYC permits.
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