A historic collection of New York City ordinances and codes, gathered for quick reference.
This edition compiles the general ordinances, the Sanitary Code, the Building Code, and Park Regulations, including amendments adopted up to January 1, 1908. It presents the material with notes and cross-references to the original ordinances, helping readers trace changes through the city’s evolving legal framework.
Edited by Arthur F. Cosby, the volume explains how names and official titles were updated to reflect the Greater New York Charter and other state laws. It also groups related subjects under clear headings and provides an organized, navigable codification of the city’s laws.
What you’ll experience
- The full set of general ordinances and ordinances of a general character, plus major codes.
- Notes after each section showing origins and amendments for easy reference.
- A structured arrangement that separates general rules from local and miscellaneous matters.
- An index and a systematic approach intended to keep the code current and usable.
Ideal for researchers, librarians, and readers interested in early 20th-century urban law and city administration.