Bike — Abandoned Bicycle Locked to Public Fixture Over 7 Days

Street Conditions · NYC DOT / DSNY · NYC Admin Code §16-122(5)

Bike — Abandoned Bicycle Locked to Public Fixture Over 7 Days is enforced by NYC DOT / DSNY under NYC Admin Code §16-122(5). Severity default: Low.

The rule

Bicycles clearly abandoned — missing wheels, rusted chains, cobwebs — locked to racks, trees, or signs for extended periods may be tagged and removed by DOT/SAN.

What to photograph

bike frame only locked to rack with missing wheels and rust
bicycle covered in cobwebs and tickets untouched for weeks
derelict bike blocking pedestrian clearance on narrow sidewalk

How to file a complaint

Photograph pothole or defect with lane context (bike lane, bus lane).
File at 311 under Street Condition or Pothole.
Repeat filings on same block increase repair priority.

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

Penalties & fines

Not applicable to reporters — DOT tracks repair SLAs. Severe cave-ins trigger emergency response.

What happens after you file

DOT Street Maintenance schedules patching. Bike lane defects are prioritized when cyclists are diverted into traffic.

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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