New York does not have a statewide solar access law overriding co-op/condo rules; Manhattan co-op and condo boards may restrict rooftop panels via proprietary leases and bylaws.
Unlike some states, New York has not enacted a sweeping solar access law that voids private restrictions. In New York County (Manhattan), most residential buildings are cooperatives or condominiums, and roof rights, common-element alterations, and aesthetic rules are governed by the proprietary lease, offering plan, bylaws, and house rules. Boards frequently require alteration agreements, licensed-contractor insurance (naming the corporation as additional insured), and engineering review before approving rooftop PV. For condos, roofs are typically common elements requiring board consent. Landmarked buildings add LPC review. Shareholders/owners should request written board approval before filing DOB permits. The Public Service Law and NYSERDA programs encourage solar but do not override private governing documents. Disputes are civil matters.
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