Violation number The unique identifying number DOT assigns to a specific sidewalk violation, used to track, search, and reference it through the repair process.
This number appears on the Notice of Sidewalk Violation itself and is required for nearly every downstream step: pulling a construction permit, requesting a 311 dismissal inspection, or looking up the violation's status online. Losing track of it doesn't erase the violation, but it slows down every interaction with DOT, since staff and online tools are built around searching by this number (or by address and block-and-lot as a backup). Owners should keep it with their property records the same way they'd keep a tax bill.
Frequently Asked Questions About Violation number
What is a sidewalk violation number?
The unique identifier DOT assigns to a specific sidewalk violation, used to track, search and reference it throughout the repair process.
Where is it found?
On the Notice of Sidewalk Violation itself, and through DOT's online sidewalk violation search by address.
What is it needed for?
Pulling a construction permit, requesting a 311 dismissal inspection, and looking up the violation's status online.
What if I lose it?
The violation remains in force. It can usually be retrieved by searching the property address or block-and-lot.