""The law" is often up for creative interpretation when it comes to housing enforcement in New York. The main check keeping building owners and management companies honest is, generally, you, the tenant. (Personally, I live in the kind of place where nothing gets done until you call 311.) So while, yes, it's now mandatory for all residential buildings in the city to compost, that doesn't mean it's necessarily happening."
"But before you jump straight to reporting your building, it's probably best to approach your super first. After all, he clearly made an early effort to compost, so it's not like he wants to ignore the law entirely. If your super knows that you and other residents really want to compost, he might be open to figuring it out with you."
A curbside compost bin placed by a building super was removed after passersby filled it with trash and dog waste, leaving residents without a composting option. Residential composting is legally required in the city, but enforcement can be inconsistent and often depends on tenant reporting and engagement. Approaching the super first is recommended because supers may be willing to work with tenants who show sustained interest. Calling 311 remains a practical escalation when necessary, and collective tenant requests can motivate building owners and management to establish a functional, supervised composting solution.
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