Bronx County RV & Boat Parking Rules (2026) — What You Need to Know

New York City's traffic rules impose significantly tighter restrictions on recreational vehicles, boat trailers, and mobile homes compared to standard passenger vehicles. Under 34 RCNY § 4-08, no person may park any boat trailer (with or without a boat attached), mobile home, or mobile medical diagnostic vehicle on any NYC street for more than 24 hours. This is a hard limit with no exceptions for residential neighborhoods.

By contrast, standard passenger vehicles face a seven-consecutive-day street storage limit when parking is not otherwise restricted. Commercial vehicles have their own separate restrictions: they may make deliveries or service calls in residential neighborhoods, but cannot park in one space for more than three consecutive hours. Commercial vehicles must display the owner's name and address on both sides in letters at least three inches high per Administrative Code § 10-127.

For Bronx residents who own boats or RVs, the practical effect is that street storage is not a viable option. Vehicles must be moved within 24 hours or the owner risks a summons from NYPD traffic enforcement agents. Off-street storage — whether in a private driveway, garage, or commercial storage facility — is the only compliant long-term option. This is a significant consideration in neighborhoods like City Island, Throggs Neck, and Country Club where boat ownership is relatively common.