RODRIGUEZ v. C.F. LEX ASSOCIATES

Washing a sidewalk, as alleged herein, is not inherently dangerous work such as might render a building owner liable for the negligence of an independent contractor ( see, Fischer v Battery Bldg. Maintenance Co., 135 AD2d 378, 379). Thus, the abutting owner is not liable for the acts of the independent contractor it retained to sweep and hose down the sidewalk where the accident occurred.