Brooklyn has few HOAs — most multi-unit buildings are co-ops or condos whose boards can restrict solar, as NY has no state solar-access law preempting boards.
True homeowner associations are rare in Brooklyn — multi-unit ownership is dominated by cooperatives (co-ops) and condominiums. Unlike some states (CA, FL, AZ, TX, CO, NC, NJ), New York has NO "solar access" statute that overrides HOA, co-op, or condo board restrictions on solar panels. As a result, co-op and condo boards have broad authority to approve or deny rooftop solar under their proprietary leases or declarations, and can impose architectural, aesthetic, or liability conditions. In single-family and brownstone-heavy Brooklyn neighborhoods (Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Bed-Stuy), landmark district rules — not HOAs — are the most common restriction. Homeowners should review co-op/condo governing documents and obtain written board approval before filing DOB permits.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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