Sidewalk Repair NYC — DOT Violation Removal & Concrete Restoration

Contact NYC311 to make an appeal against the violation notice error. You can make a request to re-inspect from DOT. After reviewing your appeal, they will re-inspect your sidewalks and ensure you receive the right notice.

The cost of a DOT permit can vary based on the extent of damage and the area of repairs. The initial cost for all types of damage repairs is $70.

You can get your sidewalk repaired for free if the damage is caused by city trees through the Trees and Sidewalks Program. Read more for eligibility criteria.

In NYC, property owners are generally responsible for sidewalk repair except for the damage caused by the city trees.

The average cost of repairing sidewalks can range between $5 and $15 per square foot, while replacing concrete costs $15 to $20 per square foot. This cost can vary depending on the extent of damage and the material being used.

Not fixing your sidewalks within 75 days results in the DOT fixing the sidewalks with their own contractors and sending you the bill. However, these repairs can be costly and might also result in fines and penalties.

By requesting tree pruning services from NYC Parks, you can repair damaged sidewalks due to tree roots. After we fix up the roots, we get your sidewalks fixed as per DOT guidelines.

You are responsible for fixing your sidewalk in a landmark or historic district. But you must need a repair permit from LPC (Landmark Preservation Commission).

Most sidewalk repairs in NYC are completed within 1 to 3 days, depending on the size of the project. Simple flag replacements can be done in a single day. Full block replacements or projects requiring permit approval may take 3–7 business days from start to finish.

Yes, most sidewalk repair and replacement projects in NYC require a permit from the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT). Our team handles all permitting on your behalf as part of our service. Learn more at NYC DOT's official sidewalk page.

A DOT sidewalk violation is an official notice issued by the NYC Department of Transportation requiring a property owner to repair a damaged or unsafe sidewalk. Property owners have 75 days to complete repairs. If unaddressed, the DOT may perform the repairs and bill the property owner — typically at a higher cost than hiring a private contractor.

Yes. We provide sidewalk repair and DOT violation removal across all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.