Enacted through Local Law 49 of 2003, § 7-210 shifted sidewalk injury liability from the City to most private property owners, including the intersection quadrant at corner lots. The duty covers installing, repaving, repairing, and replacing defective sidewalk flags as well as clearing snow, ice, and debris. Owner-occupied one-, two-, and three-family homes used exclusively as residences are exempt, so the City keeps liability there. For every other owner, an unrepaired defect is not just a violation risk but a lawsuit risk, which is why timely sidewalk repair protects both pedestrians and your finances.
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