4 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
NYC Admin Code §18-129 prohibits damaging or removing any street tree without a NYC Parks permit. Fines for unauthorized removal start at $5,000 and can reach $15,000+ based on tree size.
NYC does not maintain a formal 'Heritage Tree' registry, but NYC Parks protects all street and park trees under §18-129, and the Great Trees of New York City list recognizes notable specimens. Landmark district trees receive LPC review.
NYC Parks Tree Work Permits typically require 3-for-1 replacement or payment-in-lieu into the Tree Fund (NYC Admin Code §18-107). Construction projects damaging street trees also face restitution fines per the Parks valuation formula.
NYC's primary tree protection law is NYC Admin Code Title 18, Chapter 1 (§§18-107 through 18-146), administered by NYC Parks. Local Law 3 of 2010 established NYC's urban forestry plan and tree planting requirements.
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