Northeast · NY
New York
Confidence: High
Abundant water but among the most restrictive code regimes in the country. Adirondack & Catskill rules add complexity.
+20
Overall
Verdict
Workable
Weighted across Water · Legal · Soil · Energy · Climate
Quick stats
- Region
- Northeast
- Overall score
- +20
- Confidence
- High
Domain breakdown
How NY scores
Water+34 / ±50
Legal-10 / ±40
Soil+12 / ±30
Energy+4 / ±25
Climate Risk-8 / ±25
In its favor
- +Excellent water
- +Forested
Watch-outs
- −Statewide Uniform Code well enforced
- −High taxes
- −APA rules in Adirondacks
- −Septic restrictive
Notes by domain
Water
+34Abundant.
Legal
-10NY Uniform Code applies; off-grid permits hard.
Soil
+12Variable.
Energy
+4Poor winter solar.
Climate Risk
-8Cold, snow.