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Regulations / Trees & Parks
Trees & Parks violations
5 codified rules in the SidewalkSnitch NYC registry for this category.
- Trees — Damaged Street Tree or Hanging Limb Hazard
Damaged street trees, hanging branches over sidewalks, and split trunks are NYC Parks Forestry priorities. Hanging limbs over pedestrian pat…
- Trees — Dead Street Tree Requiring Removal
Dead or dying street trees with no foliage during growing season, bark falling off, or fungus growth may be scheduled for removal and replac…
- Trees — Overgrown Branches Blocking Sidewalk or Signs
Property owners and Parks share responsibility for clearance: branches must provide at least seven feet clearance over sidewalks. Low-hangin…
- Trees — Tree Pit Grate Damaged or Missing
Missing or broken tree pit guards and grates create trip hazards and expose tree roots to damage. DOT and Parks coordinate on tree pit infra…
- Trees — Illegal Tree Damage or Unauthorized Pruning
Unauthorized cutting, topping, or poisoning of street trees is a criminal and civil violation. Fresh cuts, stripped bark, or drill holes in …