Administrative Code § 7-202 A New York City law giving the Comptroller the power to extend the time for starting a lawsuit against the City on certain claims, so settlement talks can continue without the claimant losing the right to sue.
After a claim is filed against the City, the NYC Comptroller's Office may investigate and try to settle it before litigation. Section 7-202 lets the Comptroller agree in writing to extend the deadline for commencing suit, which keeps negotiations alive when a resolution seems close. For a property owner or injured pedestrian dealing with a sidewalk claim involving the City, this is a procedural tool handled almost entirely by attorneys and the Comptroller's staff. It does not change who is liable for a defective sidewalk; it only affects timing in the claims process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Administrative Code § 7-202
What does Administrative Code 7-202 do?
It allows the NYC Comptroller to agree in writing to extend the deadline for starting a lawsuit against the City on certain claims, so settlement discussions can continue without the claimant losing the right to sue.
Does 7-202 change who is liable for a sidewalk?
No. It affects timing in the claims process only. Responsibility for a defective sidewalk is still determined by 7-210 and the ownership rules.
Who typically uses this provision?
Attorneys and Comptroller's Office staff handling a claim that is close to resolution. It is a procedural tool, not something a claimant files on their own.