New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 145.25 — Reckless endangerment of property
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 145: Criminal Mischief and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 145.25
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
145.25 Reckless endangerment of property.
A person is guilty of reckless endangerment of property when he
recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of damage
to the property of another person in an amount exceeding two hundred
fifty dollars.
Reckless endangerment of property is a class B misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is reckless endangerment of property in New York?
Reckless endangerment of property is a Class B Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 145.25.
Which New York statute covers reckless endangerment of property?
Reckless endangerment of property is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 145.25 (Reckless endangerment of property).
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