Vucetovic v. Epsom Downs, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Buckley, J.

At issue on this appeal is whether tree wells are part of the “sidewalk” for purposes of Administrative Code of the City of New York § 7-210, which requires owners of real property to maintain abutting sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition.

Title 19, chapter 1 of the Administrative Code, “Streets and Sidewalks,” defines “sidewalk” as “that portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, but not including the curb, intended for the use of pedestrians” (Administrative Code § 19-101 [d] [emphasis…