Sidewalk Violation Dismissal The official closing of a Notice of Sidewalk Violation after DOT confirms, through a re-inspection, that the cited repairs were completed to standard.
Dismissal doesn't happen automatically once work is done — the owner or their contractor must request a dismissal inspection through 311, providing the violation number, permit number, and property details. A DOT inspector then visits to confirm the flags listed on the original Preliminary Inspection Report meet current specifications. Once approved, DOT notifies the County Clerk to remove the filing from the property record, clearing the way for a sale or refinance. QuickFix Sidewalk NYC schedules this step as part of every violation-removal job so nothing lingers on file after the concrete is poured.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewalk Violation Dismissal
What is a sidewalk violation dismissal?
The official closing of a Notice of Sidewalk Violation after DOT confirms through re-inspection that the cited repairs were completed to standard.
Is dismissal automatic once repairs are done?
No. The owner or contractor must request a dismissal inspection through 311, providing the violation number, permit number and property details.
What does the inspector check?
That the flags listed on the original Preliminary Inspection Report now meet current DOT specifications for thickness, joints, slope and finish.
How does dismissal clear the title record?
Once approved, DOT notifies the County Clerk to remove the filing, which is what clears the property for a clean title search.
What if the inspection fails?
The violation stays open. The deficiency must be corrected and a new inspection requested.