Commercial drone operations on Staten Island require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, LAANC authorization for Class B airspace (Newark, LaGuardia, JFK all affect Staten Island), and practical compliance with NYC Admin Code 10-126 which bars takeoff/landing outside authorized sites.
NYPD generally grants commercial operation approvals only via coordination with the Movie and TV Unit or for emergency/public safety use. Operators must also comply with NY State Parks restrictions if flying near Gateway NRA or Fort Wadsworth (federal lands with separate bans). Contact Staten Island at 311 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Richmond County, NY
Staten Island outdoor lighting must comply with NYC Zoning Resolution Section 23-00 and 42-00 performance standards for glare and trespass.
Richmond County, NY
NYC Zoning performance standards and common-law nuisance address excessive light trespass onto neighboring Staten Island properties.
Richmond County, NY
Official NYC-issued or approved bins must be placed at the curb between 6 PM the night before pickup and 4 AM the morning of pickup, and removed from the pub...
Richmond County, NY
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects trash on Staten Island. Under the 2024 Containerization Rule, residential buildings with 1-9 units must place re...
Richmond County, NY
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) are collected by DSNY on regular trash days with no separate appointment for most items. Mattresses and box sp...
Richmond County, NY
Recycling is mandatory on Staten Island. Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons go in one bin (blue labeled); mixed paper and cardboard go in a separate bin (gre...
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