Keep your sidewalk in good shape

Cracks and uneven surfaces in your building’s sidewalks are a tripping hazard and can land you a violation. It’s your responsibility to keep them in good repair. Learn more at the DOT sidewalk webpage: 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/sidewalkintro.shtml

Learn to care for and protect the trees outside your building

Trees lower energy costs, shade residents from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, mitigate stormwater run-off, and increase property values.  Trees are a great addition to a building’s entrance, courtyard or backyard.  Street trees beautify New York City and clean our air. They need 20 gallons of water a week during hot weather, and must be protected.  You can get “curb your dog” signs, and protective pit guards to keep bikes, cars, and pedestrians from hurting trees at:

 http://www.milliontreesnyc.org/.

Prevent garbage spills at the curb

Tips for waste management at the curb:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/collection/refuse.shtml

Green walls can cool your building and reduce air pollution

Green walls are purposefully vegetated walls that absorb rainwater, shade and cool your building in summer: reducing energy use for air conditioning. Green walls also deter graffiti, and help filter air pollution.

http://www.insideurbangreen.org/green-wall/

http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/smartdwelling-i---green.html

Call 311 to get help in removing graffiti

NYC can help you get rid of graffiti – call 311 or visit:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/qol/anti_graffiti.shtml