How much does sidewalk repair cost in NYC?

Sidewalk repair costs $8-$25 per square foot for repairs and $1,700-$2,500 per slab for full replacement. Call (718) 682-6680 for a free estimate.

How do I remove a sidewalk violation in NYC?

Repair within 75 days, obtain permits, and pass DOT reinspection. We handle everything. Call (718) 682-6680.

Are you DOT licensed?

Yes. We are NYC DOT licensed, OSHA certified, and fully insured.

NYC Sidewalk Glossary

A-Z definitions of NYC sidewalk repair terms, DOT codes, permits, materials, and construction concepts, explained by our licensed sidewalk contractors.

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Citizen Pruner

An individual who has completed a certified training course to legally prune and care for NYC's street trees on public p...

Consulting arborist

An independent, certified tree professional hired to evaluate tree health, assess root systems, and recommend preservati...

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Forestry division

The specific branch of the NYC Parks Department responsible for managing, planting, pruning, and protecting all municipa...

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NYC Parks Trees and Sidewalks Program

A free municipal program run by the NYC Parks Department that repairs severely damaged public sidewalks specifically imp...

NYC Street Tree Map

A comprehensive digital map maintained by the NYC Parks Department that catalogs the location, species, size, and ecolog...

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Pre-construction tree assessment

A formal evaluation of a tree's structural integrity, root footprint, and overall health conducted before any nearby exc...

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Root and Sidewalk Consultation

An official on-site meeting between a property owner's contractor and an NYC Parks Department arborist to discuss safe,...

Root barrier / root deflector

A subterranean plastic or fiberglass shield installed vertically alongside a sidewalk flag to redirect tree roots downwa...

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Severity/priority rating

A numerical grading system used by NYC Parks inspectors to rank the danger level of sidewalk damage caused by tree roots...

Street tree

A city-owned tree planted within the public right-of-way, typically located in the sidewalk area or the grassy strip bet...

Structural soil

A highly engineered stone-and-soil mixture designed to support the heavy weight of concrete pavements while remaining po...

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Tree guard

A protective metal fence or barrier installed around a sidewalk tree pit to shield the tree trunk and soil from pedestri...

Tree pit / tree well

An unpaved cut-out opening in a concrete sidewalk designed to expose the soil around a street tree's base, allowing wate...

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