Sidewalk Snow Removal Laws in New York
OVERVIEW
55"Avg Annual Snowfall
4-24 hoursTypical Clearance Window
YesMunicipal Responsibility
LIABILITY STANDARD
Reasonable Care Standard New York has strong sidewalk liability laws. NYC specifically holds property owners responsible for sidewalk maintenance and injury liability. Upstate municipalities vary but generally require prompt snow removal. The 'storm in progress' rule provides temporary immunity during active precipitation. View source legislation →
MAJOR CITIES
Cities in New York with significant sidewalk infrastructure: ├─ New York City ├─ Buffalo ├─ Rochester ├─ Syracuse └─ Albany Each municipality may have additional local ordinances beyond state-level requirements.
REDUCE LIABILITY WITH AUTOMATION
Autonomous rovers address key liability concerns: • Consistent 24/7 clearing during active snowfall • Documented operations for legal protection • No labor dependency during shortages • Faster response times than manual crews Average sidewalk clearing cost savings: 90%+ Typical payback period: <1 season Learn about BVR1 → Join pilot program
OTHER STATES