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Notice of Sidewalk Violation (NOV)

DOT Sidewalk Violations & Enforcement
Notice of Sidewalk Violation (NOV) An official notice DOT sends a property owner when an inspection finds a defective sidewalk. It carries no fine on its own but starts a legal repair deadline.

An NOV identifies specific defective flags (the individual concrete squares) on the attached Preliminary Inspection Report and starts the 75-day repair window under Administrative Code § 19-152. A copy is filed with the County Clerk, which can complicate a sale or refinance until it's cleared. QuickFix Sidewalk NYC handles removal end to end: full-depth repairs to DOT spec, then a dismissal request through 311 so your property record gets updated. Ignoring the notice risks the city hiring its own contractor and billing you, usually at a higher cost than a private repair. More: nyc.gov/sidewalks

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