While § 7-210 governs who pays when someone is injured, § 19-152 is the operational statute behind DOT sidewalk enforcement in NYC. It lists the defect conditions inspectors look for, such as trip hazards, broken or missing flags, and improper slopes, and it establishes the process of notices, repair windows, and City-performed repairs billed to the owner. Most sidewalk violations that property owners receive cite this section. Understanding it helps you respond correctly, whether you repair privately with a licensed contractor or wait for the City's program. The DOT summarizes the rules at https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/19-152.shtml.
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