You can report excessive trash and debris or discarded appliances in a public or private vacant lot.
What You Can’t Report
- Overgrown grass, weeds, bushes, trees, or vegetation of any type
- Dirty conditions in a lot with a building, building foundation, or structure
What You Need
Your report should describe:
- The contents of the lot
- If the lot is fenced or not
If you want to submit a video or picture with your complaint, you must submit a Lot Cleaning Request online. You will then be able to upload files within the Service Request.
What Happens Next
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will inspect the lot. If the lot needs cleaning, DSNY will research the ownership of the property.
Then the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will give the owner a deadline to clean it. If the owner fails to meet the deadline, DSNY may clean the lot and charge the owner.
