N.Y. Public Housing Law § 223-a

§ 223-a. Discrimination against persons who have certain household\npets. No person who has been adjudged to be legally blind or who is a\nseverely physically handicapped person or who is a mute shall be denied\noccupancy in a dwelling in any project or be subjected to eviction from\nany such dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns a dog or cat\nwhich will or does reside with such person therein, provided, however,\nthat if after occupancy a health hazard results on account of such dog\nor cat, the public health officer having jurisdiction may take such\ncorrective measures as are appropriate.\n