NY RPAPL §843 governs spite fences — fences over 10 ft erected to annoy neighbors can be declared a private nuisance. No statutory shared-cost requirement in NY. Finished side typically faces neighbor per local code.
Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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