{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "145.25", "citation": "Penal Law § 145.25", "heading": "Reckless endangerment of property", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/145.25", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person recklessly endangers property by **recklessly creating a substantial risk of more than $250 in damage to another person’s property**. ★ It is a **class B misdemeanor**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/145.25", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}