No citywide material restriction on residential fences. Landmark districts require LPC-approved materials. Barbed wire and electrified fencing prohibited in residential zones.
NYC has no general material restriction for residential fences. Wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, and masonry walls are all permitted subject to height and zoning. Landmarked properties must use materials approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission consistent with the historic district guidelines. NYC Admin Code 19-124 prohibits barbed wire and broken-glass-topped walls in residential districts. Chain-link with slats common in Staten Island backyards.
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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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