Premises Liability Lawyer NYC
NYC premises liability lawyers pursuing landlords, managing agents, stores and NYCHA for unsafe conditions — falls, collapses, negligent security, lead and defective stairs. Free review.
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Property owners in New York owe you reasonable care
Every owner and occupier of New York City property — landlords, co-op and condo boards, managing agents, stores, restaurants, hotels, schools and NYCHA — must keep the premises reasonably safe and warn of dangers they know about. Liability turns on notice and control: who was responsible for the condition, and how long it existed before it hurt you.
- Defective stairs, missing handrails and inadequate lighting.
- Ceiling and wall collapses, and falling fixtures.
- Slip, trip and fall hazards indoors and on sidewalks.
- Elevator and escalator failures.
- Negligent security — broken door locks, absent cameras, untrained guards.
- Lead paint exposure and mould in residential buildings.
- Fire and smoke injuries from missing detectors or blocked exits.
- School and playground injuries, and amusement venue injuries.
Proving the case
Lawyers typically obtain 311 complaint history, HPD and DOB violations for the address, prior incident reports, work orders and maintenance contracts, and camera footage before it is overwritten. Where a contractor maintained the condition, they are usually a defendant alongside the owner — meaning more available insurance.
Public buildings and NYCHA
Claims against the City, the Department of Education, NYCHA or the MTA require a notice of claim within 90 days and suit within one year and 90 days. These deadlines are enforced strictly — see all New York deadlines.
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Sources and editorial review
Last reviewed: . Written and checked by the Personal Injury NYC editorial team against the official New York sources listed. This page has not been reviewed by an attorney. Time limits vary by claim — many personal injury lawsuits must be started within three years (CPLR 214), claims against a city or other public body can require a notice of claim in as little as 90 days, and medical malpractice and wrongful death have different limits. Check the official sources below and confirm your deadline with a New York-licensed attorney.
- NY Courts — Statute of limitations timetable
- NY Courts — What is a statute of limitations?
- NY Senate — CPLR 214 (three-year actions)
- NY Department of Financial Services — Auto insurance resource center
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