| Cover | Feb. 22, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Federal Home Loan Bank of New York |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001329842 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 22, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-51397 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-6400946 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 101 Park Avenue |
| Entity Address City Or Town | New York |
| Entity Address State Or Province | NY |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 10178-0599 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 441-6616 |
