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sidewalk repair advice

Started by needmgr
over 14 years ago
Posts: 2
Member since: Apr 2011
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There's a piece of sidewalk that recently became damaged, and now poses a tripping hazard. It's in a Landmarked area, so as I understand it, an LPC permit must be issued as well as a DOT permit, which is dependent on LPC's permit. Problem is, LPC permits take a long time, during which pedestrians are exposed to possible injury and the property owner to liability. Is there anyway to do an emergency repair to a sidewalk that will not incur DOT & LPC violations for work without a permit? Advice?
Response by dwell
over 14 years ago
Posts: 2341
Member since: Jul 2008

Find a reputable sidewalk repair contractor. I haven't installed a sidewalk in a while, so I can't recommend one. Try the BlueBook (http://www.thebluebook.com/)

Any reputable & experienced NYC sidewalk contractor will understand that you are in a Landmarked area & so they will obtain both a DOB & a LPC permit asap.

Another possibility is if you have used a general contractor (who you liked) in the past, call him & let him do the sidewalk.

If the damage is really bad, perhaps make a temporary repair to immediately alleviate the trip/fall hazard.

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Response by nyc_sport
over 14 years ago
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Member since: Jan 2009

Post your question on brownstoner.com

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