Who is responsible for cleaning snow and ice from the sidewalk?
According to the NYC Administrative Code, every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge of any lot or building must clean snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent (i.e., in front of, on the side of, in back of) to their properties.
How long do I have to clean the sidewalk? If the snow stops falling between:
- 7:00 a.m. and 4:49 p.m. - you must clear within four hours
- 5:00 p.m. and 8:59 p.m. - you must clear within fourteen hours
Example: If the snow stops falling at 7:00 p.m., the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person in charge of any lot or building has until 9:00 a.m. the following morning to clear. - 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. - you must clear by 11:00 a.m. the next day
What is the best way to clean snow from the sidewalk?
Remove snow along the sidewalk adjacent to your property. Do not push snow from the sidewalk into the street. Clear the snow from around the fire hydrant if there is one in front of your property. Do not cover crosswalks with snow. You should move the snow to your front yard, behind the stoop line, or to the grassy curb strip if one exists.
More helpful information be found in the attached PDF below.