In New York City the law requires that property owners maintain the public sidewalk. The law, however, exempts property owners of one-, two-, and three-family residential real property that is owner occupied, and used exclusively for residential purposes. In such a case, repair and maintenance of the (more…)
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Sidewalk Management Presentation New York City’s Sidewalk Program Under Section 19-152 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, property owners are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining sidewalks adjoining their properties.
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New York City Trip and Fall Accidents Dangerous Sidewalks A raised or broken sidewalk poses a dangerous tripping hazard to pedestrians walking past. Likewise for a defect or pothole within a crosswalk creates. A trip and fall accident on a New York City sidewalk or crosswalk defect (more…)
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