DOT Violation Removal in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The 75-day clock

Once you receive a Notice of Violation, repairs generally must be completed within 75 days. After that, the City may carry out the work, bill you for it and place a lien on your property. For Bed-Stuy homeowners planning to sell, refinance or pass a home down, an unresolved lien can cause real delays.

Already have a lien? Our guide explains how to remove a sidewalk lien from your property records.

Check if you qualify for City help

Many Bed-Stuy brownstones are owner-occupied 1–3 family homes. If yours isn’t used commercially and the damage was caused solely by City-owned trees, you may not need to pay for that repair. We’ll look at the cause of each defect and tell you honestly whether that may apply before quoting any work. Learn more: can I get my sidewalk repaired free of cost?

How we clear Bed-Stuy violations

• Review your notice and inspect every listed defect
• Give you a clear, written quote with no surprises
• Secure permits and repair or replace the defective flags
• Complete a final inspection so the work meets NYC DOT standards