Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Queens County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Queens County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Queens County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Sidewalk Repair

Under NYC Admin Code 7-210 and 19-152, Queens property owners must maintain adjacent sidewalks. DOT fines run 100 to 2,500 dollars per flag plus tort liability for trip injuries.

Queens (NYC) Sidewalk Repair Responsibility

Heavy Restrictions

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Obstruction Rules

NYC Admin Code 19-136 and 34 RCNY Chapter 2 require an 8-foot clear pedestrian path. Queens store displays cannot extend past 3 feet from the building line.

Queens (NYC) Sidewalk Obstruction Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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