2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Rooftop solar in Manhattan requires a DOB permit under NYC Construction Codes; NYC offers a property tax abatement for qualifying PV systems.
New York does not have a statewide solar access law overriding co-op/condo rules; Manhattan co-op and condo boards may restrict rooftop panels via proprietary leases and bylaws.
1 cities in New York County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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