NYC DOT Curb Repair & Violation Removal
Got a Notice of Sidewalk Violation, or not sure who’s responsible for the curb in front of your property? We’re a DOT-registered contractor that repairs curbs and sidewalks to NYC DOT standards, pulls the permits, and helps you get violations dismissed before the 75-day deadline runs out.
- DOT-Registered, Licensed & Insured
- Permits Pulled Under Our Registration
- Violation Dismissal Support
How NYC DOT Curb and Sidewalk Rules Work
In New York City, the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk in front of their property. Under Section 19-152 of the NYC Administrative Code, owners have to install, repair, and maintain the sidewalk, and NYC DOT inspects sidewalks citywide. When an inspector finds a defect, DOT issues a Notice of Sidewalk Violation, and the owner has 75 days to make the repair. If the work isn’t done, DOT can hire its own contractor and the Department of Finance bills the owner.
Curbs follow different rules. Curbs are generally City property, and DOT may repair missing or defective curbs at no cost to the owner when it’s doing violation-related sidewalk work or has an active curb repair contract. DOT still encourages property owners to repair or replace defective curbs themselves, and many owners do, especially when they’re already fixing the sidewalk, because waiting on a City contract can take a long time.
We make the DOT side of the job simple. We review your violation paperwork, inspect the site, pull the permit as a DOT-registered contractor, and repair every defect DOT flagged, including the curb where it needs work. Once the repair is done, you schedule a dismissal inspection through 311, and we give you the documentation to back it up.
Our DOT Violation Service Includes:
- Paperwork review: we read your Notice of Violation and the inspector’s sketch so nothing gets missed
- Site inspection: every marked flag and the adjoining curb checked in person
- Permit filing: DOT permit pulled under our registration before work starts
- Complete repair: every numbered flag fixed, plus curb work where needed
- Documentation: before and after photos and permit records for your files
- Dismissal support: guidance on scheduling your 311 dismissal inspection
The NYC DOT Violation Process, Step by Step
Here’s what happens from the moment DOT inspects your sidewalk to the day the violation is cleared.
Inspection & Notice
DOT inspects the sidewalk and issues a Notice of Sidewalk Violation, which is filed with the County Clerk’s office. There’s no fine attached to the notice itself.
The 75-Day Clock
The 75 days start when the notice is received by certified mail, or on the date it’s posted on the property. The deadline is the same all year.
Protest & Reinspection
If you disagree with the violation, you can request a reinspection at the DOT borough office within the time listed on the notice. A different inspector reviews it, and the second findings replace the first.
Permit & Repair
Every flag numbered on the inspector’s sketch must be replaced and all defects corrected. If a contractor does the work, the contractor must be DOT-registered and pull the permit.
Dismissal Inspection
After the repair, the owner contacts 311 to schedule a Sidewalk Violation Dismissal inspection.
If Nothing Is Done
After 75 days, DOT may send its own contractor and the Department of Finance bills the owner, and unpaid charges can become a lien on the property.
What Customers Say About Our DOT Violation Repairs
Why Property Owners Trust Us With DOT Violations
A DOT violation job isn’t finished when the concrete is poured. It’s finished when the violation is dismissed. That means repairing every flag on the inspector’s sketch, getting the permit right, and finishing before the deadline. Missing any one of those can mean a failed dismissal, a City contractor, or a bill you didn’t need to pay.
Every Flag, Every Time
We repair everything on the inspector's sketch, so the dismissal inspection passes.
DOT-Registered
Permits pulled under our own registration, the way the City requires.
Deadline-Aware Scheduling
Jobs scheduled around your 75-day window, not our convenience.
Curb & Sidewalk Together
Curb and sidewalk defects fixed in one job and one mobilization.
DOT Curb & Sidewalk Repairs in Four NYC Boroughs
NYC DOT rules apply in the five boroughs, and we handle DOT violation repairs in the four boroughs below.
Recent DOT Violation Repairs
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NYC DOT Curb & Sidewalk FAQs
Who is responsible for curb repair in NYC?
Curbs are generally City property. NYC DOT may repair missing or defective curbs at no cost to the owner when it’s doing violation-related sidewalk work or has an active curb repair contract. DOT also encourages owners to repair defective curbs themselves, and a permit is required for that work.
Who is responsible for sidewalk repair in NYC?
The owner of the property next to the sidewalk. Under NYC Administrative Code Section 19-152, property owners must install, repair, and maintain the sidewalk, and DOT can make the repair and bill the owner if a violation isn’t fixed within 75 days.
Is there a fine for a DOT sidewalk violation?
No fine is attached to the violation itself. But it’s recorded with the County Clerk and stays on record until the sidewalk is repaired and reinspected, and if you don’t make the repair, the City can do it and bill you.
What if a City tree damaged my sidewalk?
For one-, two-, and three-family properties, the City doesn’t issue violations or charge the owner for sidewalk damage caused solely by City trees. Other property types remain responsible for tree-related damage.
Do I need a permit for sidewalk or curb repair?
A permit is required for sidewalk work covering more than 25 square feet, or any size when the purpose is to remove a violation. For curbs, work over 20 feet needs a Street Opening Permit, while shorter curb work done alongside a sidewalk repair permit doesn’t. If a contractor does the work, the contractor must be DOT-registered and pull the permit.
How do I get a sidewalk violation dismissed?
Once every defect on the violation is repaired, contact 311 to schedule a Sidewalk Violation Dismissal inspection. If you received more than one notice, the newest one replaces the earlier ones.
I'm selling my home and found an old violation. What now?
This is common. Violations stay on record until the sidewalk is repaired and reinspected, and owners often first learn about one from a title report during a sale. Have the sidewalk inspected: if defects remain, they need to be repaired before a dismissal can be requested.