Sidewalk Violation Re-inspection A second DOT review of a cited sidewalk, requested when an owner disputes the original finding or wants to confirm repairs were done correctly.
Re-inspections are typically handled by a different inspector than the one who issued the original notice, giving the review some independence from the first finding. This is the route an owner takes when they believe a defect doesn't actually exist, that the wrong property was cited, or that the damage was caused by the city (such as a utility cut or a street tree) rather than by neglect. It's also the step used after completed repair work to confirm a violation is ready to be dismissed. Requests go through 311 in all cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewalk Violation Re-inspection
What is a sidewalk violation re-inspection?
A second DOT review of a cited sidewalk, requested when an owner disputes the original finding or wants to confirm that repairs were completed correctly.
Who performs the re-inspection?
Typically a different inspector than the one who issued the original notice, which gives the review some independence from the first finding.
When is a re-inspection the right step?
When the owner believes the defect does not exist, the wrong property was cited, or the damage was caused by City utility or tree work rather than owner neglect.
How is one requested?
Through 311, using the violation number and property details.