Street Vending in NYC

Local Law 54 of 2026

NEW! Local Law 54 of 2026 increases the number of available General Vendor licenses. These licenses will be available after January 15, 2027.

People on the 2016 General Vendor Waiting List will receive priority. Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will contact them before January 15, 2027.

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DCWP will have more information on the application process in December 2026. Please monitor this page for updates.

Office of Street Vendor Enforcement

Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is the lead agency on street vendor enforcement. For more information, including educational resources and vending maps, visit nyc.gov/VendorEnforcement.

Page updated 02/2026