My brother insisted I call the city about a sidewalk crack on 41st St

He said they'd fix it fast, but it took the city crew 8 months to finally come out. Now I'm wondering if it's better to just report stuff and wait, or try to fix small things yourself. What's your go-to move for neighborhood issues like this?

3 comments

3 Comments

the_anthony1mo ago

Honestly, the timeline depends on how your city tracks complaints. In my town, reporting the same issue through multiple channels, like the 311 app and a direct email to the council member, sometimes bumps it up the list. It creates a paper trail they can't ignore as easily. For a sidewalk crack, I'd still report it because a DIY fix could open you up to liability if someone trips on your patch job later.

pat_schmidt601mo ago

Ugh, the liability point is so true and frustrating.

murray.spencer1mo ago

But is a paper trail really that big of deal for a crack? Feels like they have bigger problems to fix first.