N.Y. Public Housing Law Section 223-A
Discrimination against persons who have certain household pets

No person who has been adjudged to be legally blind or who is a severely physically handicapped person or who is a mute shall be denied occupancy in a dwelling in any project or be subjected to eviction from any such dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns a dog or cat which will or does reside with such person therein, provided, however, that if after occupancy a health hazard results on account of such dog or cat, the public health officer having jurisdiction may take such corrective measures as are appropriate.

Source: Section 223-A — Discrimination against persons who have certain household pets, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PBG/223-A (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 15, 2025).

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