2006 New York Code - Rodent And Insect Eradication; Mandatory Extermination.

 
    §  27-2018  Rodent and insect eradication; mandatory extermination. a.
  The owner or occupant in control of a dwelling shall keep  the  premises
  free from rodents, and from infestations of insects and other pests, and
  from any condition conducive to rodent or insect and other pest life.
    b.  When any premises are subject to infestation by rodents or insects
  and other pests, the owner or occupant in control shall apply continuous
  eradication measures.
    c. When the department makes the determination that any  premises  are
  infested  by  rodents,  insects  or  other  pests,  it  may  order  such
  eradication measures as the department deems necessary.