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Regulations / Sidewalk Conditions
Sidewalk Conditions violations
3 codified rules in the SidewalkSnitch NYC registry for this category.
- Sidewalk — Trip Hazard Crack or Uneven Flag (More Than ½ Inch)
Sidewalk flags with vertical displacement greater than one-half inch, or significant cracking that creates a trip hazard, should be repaired…
- Sidewalk — Missing or Collapsed Sidewalk Slab
Missing sidewalk sections, collapsed vault lids under sidewalk, or holes exposing subsurface utilities are immediate hazards. DOT and the ad…
- Sidewalk — ADA Curb Ramp Defect or Steep Grade
Curb ramps must meet ADA slope and landing requirements. Broken ramp surfaces, missing detectable warning domes, or ramps steeper than permi…