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NYC’s Sidewalk Law Explained: Why Your Neighbor, Not the City, Is Usually Liable When You Fall

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NYC’s Sidewalk Law Explained: Why Your Neighbor, Not the City, Is Usually Liable When You Fall
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You’re walking down a New York City sidewalk when suddenly your foot catches on a cracked concrete slab. You stumble, falling hard onto the pavement. After picking yourself up and assessing the damage, a natural question arises: who’s responsible for this dangerous condition?



Most people assume the city maintains public sidewalks. After all, sidewalks are public property, open to everyone. The reality is far different, and it surprises many New Yorkers when they discover who actua

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