Sidewalk Crossing Permit

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A permit from the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required for any vehicle or motorized equipment to cross a sidewalk in a location without an approved driveway (or dropped curb cut) in order to deliver or remove any construction material or equipment. A maximum of two sidewalk crossings will be allowed for each three hundred linear feet.

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Prospective applicants should be familiar with the NYC Highway Rules.
All applicants must obtain a commercial general liability insurance policy. For specific requirements please refer to the NYC Highway Rules, linked on 'About' tab.
All applicants must first register with DOT by completing a Registration Application, available on the 'About' tab. Upon submission of a properly completed registration application and the required insurance the applicant will be issued an ID number, referred to as a permittee number.
Businesses that are Corporations or Partnerships must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Sole proprietors may use their Social Security Number.
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There is a $50.00 fee for up to three months.

List of accepted payment methods.

  • Check
  • E-Check
  • Money Order
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
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Permittees must comply with all laws, rules and specifications of DOT as well as the stipulations listed on the permit.
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Registered Permittees may apply, pay for, and print their permits anytime anywhere using the NYCStreets Permit Management online system. www.nycstreets.net. Please note that although permits can be submitted, paid for, and printed out 24/7, the permit review process occurs only during normal weekday Permit Office hours.
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Permittee Registration Application

Application for Roadway and Sidewalk Permits

General Conditions for all DOT permits

New York City Highway Rules

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control
55 Water Street, Concourse level
New York
NY
10041
http://NYC.gov/DOT
DOT
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