Manhattan has no inch-based weed ordinance but enforces nuisance rules under the NYC Admin Code. Owners must remove rank weeds, poison ivy, and overgrowth that harbor pests or trash on lots.
New York County does not have a weed-height ordinance like those common in suburban jurisdictions. Instead, the NYC Administrative Code and the NYC Health Code require property owners to prevent conditions that constitute a public nuisance. This includes rank weeds, poison ivy, giant hogweed, and overgrown grass that can harbor rats, attract dumping, or obstruct sightlines. DSNY and HPD can issue violations, and the Department of Health can act when invasive species like giant hogweed (a plant that causes severe burns) are present, coordinating with the state DEC. Fines typically start at 100 dollars for first offenses and rise with repeated nuisance. Persistent violators may see city-performed abatement billed back to the owner as a tax lien. Enforcement is almost always complaint-driven through NYC 311.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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