New Code of Ordinances of the City of New York, Including the Sanitary Code, the Building Code and Park Regulations: Adopted June 20, 1916, with All Amendments to January 1, 1922
Explore the foundational rules that shaped early 20th‑century New York City.
This edition compiles the Code of Ordinances for the City of New York, including the Sanitary Code, Building Code, and Park Regulations, adopted in 1916 with amendments through 1922. It presents the official structure, definitions, and regulations that guided city governance, public health, construction, and urban planning.
Understand how general provisions and specific chapters organize city law, from building standards to fire safety and park management.See the practical scope of regulations for construction, sanitation, and public welfare in a rapidly growing metropolis.Learn how sections, articles, and chapters were laid out to support enforcement and public administration.Gain context for historical policy decisions that influenced urban development and safety. Ideal for readers of historical law, urban policy, and New York City history, as well as researchers seeking primary‑source references to early city governance.