Sidewalk shed

A sidewalk shed is a temporary structure or scaffold installed over a sidewalk. It is used to protect pedestrians from falling debris during the course of construction.^[1] As of 2022, New York City contained more than 300 miles of sidewalk sheds.^[2] Landlords may choose to leave sidewalk sheds up because it is cheaper than fixing issues with the facade of the building.^[3]

References

^ "Sidewalk Sheds". NYC Buildings. City of New York. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
^ Green, Penelope (2020-01-02). "Our Lives, Under Construction". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
^ "Why so many New York City sidewalks are covered in scaffolding". thehustle.co. Retrieved 2026-02-19.

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[1] "Sidewalk Sheds". NYC Buildings. City of New York. Retrieved 2022-09-03.

[2] Green, Penelope (2020-01-02). "Our Lives, Under Construction". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-09-03.

[3] "Why so many New York City sidewalks are covered in scaffolding". thehustle.co. Retrieved 2026-02-19.

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