A five-story building at 1702 2nd Ave got an NYC DOT sidewalk violation covering 20 damaged concrete flags along its Second Avenue frontage. Fixora NYC replaced all 20 flags, about 500 square feet, at roughly $19 per square foot. With $140 in sidewalk permits, the total came to about $9,640. The job took about 60 days from permits to DOT sign-off, and the violation was dismissed.
The building dates to 1910, with storefronts on the ground floor and apartments above. Years of heavy foot traffic, weather, and likely root growth from nearby street trees had cracked and lifted the sidewalk out front. Second Avenue in the 80s is a busy shopping and dining strip, so the sidewalk had to stay usable for shoppers and residents while the work was going on.
1702 Second Avenue Project Details
| Project | NYC DOT sidewalk violation removal and sidewalk restoration |
|---|---|
| Location | 1702 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (Yorkville, Upper East Side) |
| Property type | Five-story prewar mixed-use building, built 1910, with ground-floor retail and apartments above (building record) |
| Sidewalk damage | 20 damaged concrete flags from foot traffic, wear, weather, and possible tree root growth |
| Repair area | About 500 sq ft |
| Services | Violation removal, slab removal, new concrete, control joints, broom finish, authorized root pruning and root barrier where required, final DOT inspection, and sign-off |
| Permits | NYC DOT Sidewalk Construction Permit, Sidewalk Closing Permit, 811 utility mark-out ticket, NYC Parks approvals for any tree-related work |
| Cost | About $19/sq ft ($9,500 for 500 sq ft) plus $140 in sidewalk permits, about $9,640 total |
| Timeline | About 60 days, from permit coordination to DOT violation sign-off |
Our Process at 1702 Second Avenue
Here is how we proceed step-by-step
Checking the frontage against the violation sketch
We walked the frontage with the inspection report and matched each numbered defect to the actual flag. We also noted the store entrances, the residential entrance, and any tree pits along the curb so the work plan would keep people moving in and out of the building.
Filing permits and the 811 mark-out
We filed the DOT Sidewalk Construction Permit and the Sidewalk Closing Permit, and requested an 811 utility mark-out. Second Avenue has a lot of buried gas, electric, water, and telecom lines, so excavation didn’t start until the mark-out was complete. If the roots needed attention, NYC Parks approval came first. Street trees are City property, and NYC Parks says Tree Work Permits are typically issued within 45 days and come with guidelines for repairing the sidewalk without harming the tree.
Removing the 20 damaged flags
With approvals in place, the crew broke out and hauled away the 20 damaged flags. We worked in sections so a walking path always stayed open past the storefronts.
Root pruning and barrier installation where required
Where roots were lifting the slabs, any pruning stayed within what NYC Parks authorized. Where needed, we installed a root barrier to push future root growth down and away from the new concrete. That lowers the chance of the same flags lifting again in a few years.
Pouring and finishing the new concrete
New concrete was placed to DOT specifications. The Highway Rules call for a 4-inch slab on a 6-inch base. We cut control joints so any future cracking runs along straight lines. The surface got a broom finish for traction, which matters on a sidewalk with this much foot traffic in rain and snow.
Curing and reopening
The new slabs were barricaded until they had cured enough for foot traffic. Keeping shoppers, delivery carts, and dogs off fresh concrete protects the finish.
Final inspection and violation dismissal
After the work was done, we requested the dismissal inspection through 311. DOT’s dismissal checklist asks for the permit number, block and lot, and violation number, and requires the whole sidewalk to be visible on inspection day. DOT inspected the frontage, signed off, and the violation was dismissed.
Client Testimonial
“We needed to repair our sidewalk and take care of a DOT violation. The crew did a great job replacing the damaged concrete and making sure everything was done properly. Communication was good, and the whole process went smoothly. Very happy with how the sidewalk turned out!”
Commercial property owner, Manhattan
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