3 rules for unincorporated Kings County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Brooklyn block parties require a Street Activity Permit from CECM (Street Activity Permit Office) with NYPD and DOT sign-off. Applications must be filed at least 30–90 days in advance and cost $25 for a single-day residential event.
Events in Brooklyn parks — weddings, concerts, picnics over 20 people — require a NYC Parks Special Event Permit. Applications are made 21–30 days in advance through the NYC Parks website with fees varying by park and event size.
Dining Out NYC (Local Law 121 of 2023) replaced the old sidewalk cafe license system. DOT administers sidewalk and roadway cafe permits seasonally April–November, with application fees tiered by type and location.
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