Reporting a Pothole in New York City and Get It Fixed Fast

To report a pothole in New York City, the easiest thing to do is to dial 311. But will that get the pothole fixed any time soon? If you want the pothole fixed fast, there are more steps you can take. Allow me to share the information you can to getting the City of New York to fix that pothole.

Getting a Pothole Fixed in New York City: The Information You Need

Here is the information that you will need to report the pothole:

· The borough where the pothole is located

· The neighborhood where the pothole is located

· The name of the road and the nearest cross-streets

· The street address, if available

· Direction of travel

· Any near-by landmarks

Getting a Pothole Fixed in New York City: The Secret to Getting the Pothole Fixed Fast

You should dial 311 or click here to file an online report for the Department of Transportation. Yet that is not enough to get the City to pay attention or to move quickly. The problem is that a call to 311 does not create a legal obligation for the City to repair that defect.

You want to make the City legally liable to fix the pothole and that puts pressure on the City to repair the problem quickly. How do you do it? Under New York City Law, putting the complaint in writing puts the City on notice about the pothole. The City then has 15 days to repair the pothole. If the City fails to repair the pothole within 15 days, the City becomes liable for any damages caused by the pothole.

Therefore, to make it much more likely that the pothole will be repaired quickly, you must put the complaint in writing and send it to the Department of Transportation. Send the letter with the information listed above to:

Commissioner of the Department of Transportation

New York City Department of Transportation

55 Water Street

New York, NY 10041

Getting a Pothole Fixed in New York City: Get Your Community Board to Help

There are 59 community boards in New York City one of which represents you. The Community Boards regularly report to the City Departments work needed in their communities. That work incudes pothole repairs. The Department of Transportation is more likely to pay attention to the Community Board then to an individual citizen. So if you want that pothole fixed, enlist an ally in your local community board. To find your community board, click here.

I hope this information has helped. If you have need for a New York City car accident attorney or personal injury attorney, I would be glad to speak to you and help you. The consultation is always free. You can call me at 1-800-660-1466 or email me.

Carol L. Schlitt
The Schlitt Law Firm
New York City Personal Injury Attorney
1-800-660-1466
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