February 16, 2019

Tort liability for defective sidewalks.

The Administrative Code of the City of New York shifts liability from the City to abutting property owners, with the exception of "one-, two- or three-family residential real property that is (i) in whole or in part, owner occupied, and (ii) used exclusively for residential purposes," pursuant to § 7-210[b].

Cosme v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 01055 (2d Dep't February 13, 2019)

Here is the decision.