3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Manhattan block parties require a Street Activity Permit from NYC SAPO (Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office), typically filed 90 days in advance with neighbor consent.
Events in Manhattan parks including Central Park require NYC Parks special event permits; large events need earlier application and insurance.
Manhattan sidewalk dining is regulated under the Dining Out NYC program (Local Law 121 of 2023) administered by DOT, replacing the former DCWP sidewalk cafe license.
1 cities in New York County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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