Brooklyn residents cannot post garage-sale signs on public property per NYC Admin Code §10-125 — private property and window signs are permitted.
NYC Administrative Code §10-125 and §10-127 prohibit posting any sign, handbill, or advertisement on public property — including lampposts, trees, traffic signs, utility poles, and sidewalks. Garage sale and stoop sale signs tacked to lampposts are a common violation and can result in $75-$250 fines per sign. Private property posting — on your fence, front window, or stoop — is permitted. Temporary signs on a neighbor's property require permission. Signs in public parks are governed by Parks Department rules (Chapter 1, §1-04) which prohibit unauthorized posting. Large stoop-sale events can also attract 311 noise complaints. Some Brooklyn neighborhoods enforce these rules more actively than others, especially in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and Williamsburg.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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