Dead Animal on Sidewalk or Street

Rodents & Animals · NYC DSNY / Parks / DOHMH · NYC Health Code §161.01

Dead Animal on Sidewalk or Street is enforced by NYC DSNY / Parks / DOHMH under NYC Health Code §161.01. Severity default: Medium.

The rule

Dead animals on public property should be reported for removal by DSNY or Parks depending on location. DOHMH tracks disease risk from carcasses in dense areas.

What to photograph

dead pigeon, rat, or raccoon on sidewalk with address context
dead animal in roadway at intersection
carcass in park or tree pit

How to file a complaint

Photograph rodent activity, waste attractants, or carcass with address.
For active infestations, note time of day — daytime rat sightings indicate heavy population.
File at 311 under Rodent or Dirty Conditions.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DSNY / Parks / DOHMH.

Penalties & fines

DOHMH and DSNY can fine property owners and businesses $200–$2,000+ for rodent and waste violations.

What happens after you file

DOHMH Pest Control may bait and inspect. DSNY handles carcass removal. Restaurants enter graded inspection cycle.

This rule is in our public reference corpus for SEO and training. In-app classification is not enabled yet — file via 311 using the steps above.

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FAQ

Can I file anonymously?

311 requires contact information for follow-up. Your identity is not shared with the violator. SidewalkSnitch requires phone verification for filings but does not auto-submit to 311.

Does SidewalkSnitch submit this to 311 automatically?

This rule category is reference-only in SidewalkSnitch today. File directly at 311.nyc.gov or call 311.

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