Administrative Code of the City of New York § 7-210, which became effective September 14, 2003, shifts tort liability for injuries arising from a defective sidewalk from the City to the abutting property owner. Section 7-210[a] directs landowners to maintain their abutting sidewalks in a "reasonably safe condition." However, this provision does not apply to one-, two- or three-family residential property that is owner-occupied, and used exclusively as a residence.
Blaise v. Guleria, NY Slip Op 04745 (2d Dep't August 25, 2021)
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