If your commercial or residential property has damaged sidewalks, anyone who steps on your grounds can face significant risks of injury. As a property owner in NYC, it is your job to ensure any signs of degradation or despairs are addressed quickly and effectively by licensed sidewalk contractors only to avoid the chances of injuries…
The quality of sidewalks should be the priority, as walking continues to be a basic necessity. To encourage more people to walk and create an attractive and inviting entrance for your residential or commercial property, as well as the one safer for walking. The best way to maintain sidewalks is to start by building them…
According to Section 7-210 of the New York City Administrative Code, property owners are responsible for keeping their sidewalks free of trips and fall hazards in front of their property as well as sidewalks abutting their property. That is, it should be in ‘a reasonably safe condition’ for pedestrians. This requirement for sidewalk violation generally…
Despite being strong and durable, like everything else concrete doesn’t last forever. Specially, concrete sidewalks are frequently exposed to eroding elements or high levels of traffic and require maintenance from concrete contractors who are specialized to keep them in safe and durable conditions in NYC. Concrete sidewalks with cracks, potholes, or uneven surfaces aren’t just…
The results can be costly in terms of injury claims when the property owners fail to keep their sidewalk in a reasonable state of repair! Many cities and ordinances have laws in place regarding the Sidewalk Repair & Leveling, for instance, in NYC that imposes the cost upon the property owner. That is if the…
Repairing the Way: The Fundamentals of Sidewalk Repair in NYC As per materials go, concrete is fairly durable and that’s why it is the material of choice for sidewalks and curbs. Especially, with the cities intent on improving walkability, though durable it may be but concrete is not invincible. Concrete sidewalks can deteriorate over time…
