Posted on: October 13, 2025 10:53 PM

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Slow process takes up to weeks for tree removal in NYC

The NYC Mayor's office stated that removing a tree from the storm will take up to two weeks minimum due to the volume of 311 calls city wide. The task is done by NYC Parks Dept if it's a street or park tree. As for trees that fell on private properties that’s not from sidewalks or roads but inside, it is up to the owner to hire a professional tree service company to remove it which requires a permit depending on the size.

As of today, the city has received 2,184 calls related to trees including branches and leaves on the public areas. It will take around a month to clean up altogether.

Also, the building dept inspectors are out checking damages as well.

Many New Yorkers claim the weather went woke since it wasn't a major storm brewing as expected. Despite the outcome, the city was in full force with personnel enjoying overtime with nice equipment to try out in the weather.

pic courtesy of the Mayor's office.