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Last updated: 2026-09-07
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A dark, flickering, or damaged street light is a DOT maintenance issue. This short stub shows how to document it and open 311. SidewalkSnitch never files from this guide.
Related existing guide: /guides/report-street-light-nyc (different slug). Street Desk: confirm whether both slugs should share the same 311 path.
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How to report street light out in NYC
Photograph the dark fixture and the pole location.
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Join the friends & family waitlistPhone number required. F&F access only — not a public neighborhood launch.
Friends & family waitlist — phone number required. Public neighborhood launch is not open yet.
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Do not touch it. An exposed wire or open pole base is a live hazard. Call 911 and report it to the utility.
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