Commercial Snow Removal in Manhattan
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Commercial properties only. We'll walk your site and put the plan in writing before the first storm.
- Plowing starts at 2 inches
- Salting starts before 2 inches
Commercial properties only, no residential.
Commercial properties only. No residential driveways or roofs.
JC Snow Removal focuses on sidewalks and entrances for Manhattan commercial buildings. Plowing starts at 2 inches, and salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches.
Commercial snow services in Manhattan
Entrances, curb cuts, crosswalk corners and hydrants
DSNY makes owners and occupants responsible for curb cuts, pedestrian ramps and hydrants next to their buildings. We include them in every sidewalk scope.
Office towers, hotels and retail frontages
We clear frontages and entrances for office buildings, hotels and retail.
Salting and refreeze watch
Salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches, and we re-treat walks where melt can refreeze.
NYC sidewalk clearing rules for businesses
According to the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), building owners and occupants must clear a sidewalk path at least four feet wide, clear around fire hydrants and at curb cuts and pedestrian ramps, and must not shovel, blow or push snow into the street. The deadlines depend on when the snow stops falling:
- Snowfall ends between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM: clear within 4 hours
- Snowfall ends between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM: clear within 14 hours
- Snowfall ends between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM: clear by 11:00 AM
If ice is frozen too hard to remove, DSNY allows salt, sand or other granular material to improve traction. DSNY lists fines of $100 for a first offense, $150 for a second and $250 for a third or later offense. Always check the DSNY page for the current rules.
Seasonal contracts and the 2-inch trigger
- Dispatch: storm dispatch runs 24/7.
- Plowing trigger: plowing starts once 2 inches of snow accumulate.
- Salting: salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches, so walks and entrances are treated early.
See our NYC seasonal snow removal contracts.
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks in Manhattan?
Under DSNY rules, building owners and occupants are responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their building, including a path at least 4 feet wide and the areas around hydrants, curb cuts and ramps. JC Snow Removal handles this for Manhattan commercial buildings.
How soon must Manhattan sidewalks be cleared after snow?
DSNY rules say a 4-foot sidewalk path must be cleared within 4 hours if snow stops between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM, within 14 hours if it stops between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM, and by 11:00 AM if it stops between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM. JC Snow Removal runs 24/7 storm dispatch, and plowing starts once snow reaches 2 inches.
Do you offer sidewalk snow removal for Manhattan office buildings?
Yes. JC Snow Removal clears sidewalks, entrances, curb cuts and hydrant areas for Manhattan office buildings, hotels and retail, and salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches.
What does commercial snow removal in NYC include?
In NYC, commercial snow removal usually covers sidewalk clearing to DSNY rules, entrances, curb cuts and hydrants, salting, and plowing for sites with lots. JC Snow Removal provides all of these across the five boroughs.
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Get a site assessment and seasonal quote
Call 203-539-9752 or request a site assessment. We'll walk your property and put the plan in writing before the first storm.
JC Snow Removal, a division of JL Construction Group LLC, serves commercial properties only: businesses, office buildings, retail, warehouses, hotels, HOAs and condos, and managed properties. We do not offer residential driveway service or roof snow removal.
JC Snow Removal, 65 Woodbury Street, New Rochelle, NY 10805, 203-539-9752
