New York City has more than 8,300 sidewalk sheds that cover some 360 miles of the city’s sidewalks, according to permit data from the New York City Department of Buildings. The reason? Archaic local laws. Reporter: Erin Ailworth Host/producer: @Jacob Ohara #nyc #newyorkcity #sidewalksheds #scaffolding #wsj #wallstreetjournal #thewallstreetjournal