Weed control falls under NYC Admin Code 16-118 (lot cleanliness) and DEC invasive-species rules 6 NYCRR Part 575. Owners must keep yards clear of rank weeds; sale or planting of DEC-listed invasives is prohibited statewide.
Contact NYC 311 for enforcement and complaints.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Bronx County's weed ordinances rules stack up against other locations.
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