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SidewalkSnitch / Rulebook / Sidewalk Conditions / DOT-SW-003
Sidewalk — ADA Curb Ramp Defect or Steep Grade
Law
Sidewalk Conditions · NYC DOT · DOT Highway Rules; ADA Title II
Sidewalk — ADA Curb Ramp Defect or Steep Grade is enforced by NYC DOT under DOT Highway Rules; ADA Title II. Severity default: High.
The regulation
Curb ramps must meet ADA slope and landing requirements. Broken ramp surfaces, missing detectable warning domes, or ramps steeper than permitted are DOT accessibility violations.
What to photograph
- curb ramp with broken or missing tactile dome surface
- ramp pitch visibly steep or ending in pothole at gutter
- ramp landing too narrow forcing wheelchair into traffic
How to file a complaint
- Photograph the defect with enough context to show location on block.
- Place a familiar object for scale if the trip hazard is subtle.
- File at 311 under Sidewalk Condition or Curb Condition.
- Adjacent property owners may be liable for repairs under §7-210.
Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOT.
Penalties & fines
Property owners face DOT notices to repair; failure to repair can result in city-performed work billed to the owner with administrative fees.
What happens after you file
DOT Sidewalk Inspection reviews and may notify property owner. Severe hazards may get temporary marking or cones.
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.
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.
Does SidewalkSnitch submit this to 311 automatically?
We prepare the text. You file it on 311. Nothing goes to 311 unless you send it.