sidewalk beforeSidewalks damaged by the roots of curbside trees will be repaired free of charge by the Department of Parks & Recreation. One-, two-, and three-family homes occupied by the owner (NYC Tax Class 1) whose sidewalks are affected by the roots of their curbside trees are eligible for this free program.
sidewalk afterTo sign up, call 311, (212) NEW-YORK, or (212) 504-4115 for TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) and ask for the Trees & Sidewalks Program. Parks & Recreation's inspectors will rate the damage and leave you with an inspection report. Or use the online forestry service request system to submit a service request.
The request system can also be used to report a damaged or dead tree, request a new street tree, notify Parks of illegal tree damage, submit a report of potentially hazardous trees or branches, and notify Parks of an undesirable root or sewer condition.
