Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06475
Rahman v B & K Realty Assoc., LLC
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06475
Holding The court affirmed the dismissal of the claim against the City of New York due to the lack of prior written notice but reversed the dismissal against the non-City defendants. The non-City defendants failed to establish that they did not create the hazardous condition involving the fence in the tree well.
The court’s words
Section 7-210 does not impose civil liability on property owners for injuries that occur in city-owned tree wells
2026 NY Slip Op 06475, at the official text
the non-City defendants failed to establish, prima facie, that they did not create the condition that allegedly caused the plaintiff's injuries
2026 NY Slip Op 06475, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06475 |
| Area of law | Personal Injury and Negligence |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06475 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1770 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Rahman v B & K Realty Assoc., LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op 06475 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06475/
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