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Community District 16 Street Activity Permit Guidelines

Street Activity Permits are required for Street Fairs, Block Parties, Farmers’ Markets, Block Cleanups, and sidewalk closings. In planning your event, please be reminded of the following:

1) Applications for Street Activity Permits are now filed online using a major credit card. To apply online, go to www.nyc.gov/sapo and select “SAPO E-Apply”. As a new user, you must first create an account. Once you have completed that process, you may proceed to fill out an application for your street closing. A copy will be sent to the Board's office electronically for approval. Please apply at least one hundred (100) days before your event. This will enable the District Manager to submit comments on your application in a timely fashion to the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office. Please note that when using a major credit card, a fee of $25.62 will be applied. Please be reminded that the application fee is non-refundable. Rain dates are no longer available for block parties. Remember, block closings for parties or other events can begin as early as 9:00 a.m. and must end no later than 6:00 p.m. and are permitted for eight-hour blocks of time.

2) At the request of the 73rd Precinct and for reasons of public safety, we ask that you not schedule events on the following dates:

St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend - May 23 - May 26, 2025
Puerto Rican Day Parade - June 7 - June 8, 2025
Gravenhise Memorial - June 14, 2025
Independence Day - July 4, 2025
Old-Timers Weekend - July 25 - July 26, 2025
National Night Out Against Crime - August 5, 2025
Dominican Day Parade - August 9 - August 10, 2025
Labor Day Weekend - August 29 - September 1, 2025
Halloween - October 31, 2025
Thanksgiving Day – November 27, 2025
Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025
Christmas - December 25, 2025
New Year's Eve - December 31, 2025

Tips for a Successful Event

Do not close off streets by parking cars at the intersections. This practice is illegal and a threat to public safety. Speak to the Community Affairs Officers at the 73rd Precinct (718/495-5422) for advice on how best to close off the street safely.
Ensure that residents, schools, houses of worship, or other institutions or businesses on your block are aware of the closing.
"NO PARKING" paper signs may be made available through the 73rd Precinct. When posting these signs, do not pin, staple, tack, or nail them onto trees. This practice causes harm to the tree and is a punishable offense. Tape or string is recommended.
Sound device permits for the use of electronic sound amplification devices (i.e., speakers, amplifiers, microphones, etc.) may be obtained at the 73rd Precinct. The Police Department charges a separate $45 fee for sound device permits.
Do not use hydrants unless they have spray caps. Access to hydrants and spray caps is available through the Fire Department.
Make arrangements for recycling appropriate materials and for policing the area for litter. Remember: Don't Litter but Do Recycle!

3) Street closings for block parties held during July, August, and September will be limited to five (5) per Saturday.

4) If the event occurs on streets abutting New York City Housing Authority buildings, you must obtain a letter from the Commanding Officer of PSA (Police Service Area) #2 in support of the event. When applying for these events online, a copy of PSA #2’s letter must be uploaded with the application.

5) If you are not the president of your block association, you must submit to the District Manager a letter signed by the president consenting to the closing or, in the absence of an organized association, a letter/petition signed by a majority of the adult residents of the block with their corresponding addresses. If you need assistance to apply online, email the Community Board Office at bk16@cb.nyc.gov.

Brooklyn Community Board 16 Internship

The Brooklyn Community District 16 fellowship or internship is a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing studies in public administration, public health or urban planning, and seeking to work with groups and individuals exploring public interest matters and improved outcomes for residents of the community through the lens of social justice and equity, and in relationship to the social determinants of health and equal opportunity for all.

The fellow or intern will support Brooklyn Community Board 16 (CB16), which serves the Ocean Hill and Brownsville neighborhoods of Brooklyn and is home to approximately 125,000 residents.

Brooklyn Community Board 16 is one of 59 community boards established as per the Charter of New York City whose purpose is to provide local neighborhood advisory to government agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, local businesses and residents with operations, responsibilities and or interests in the local community; and when those interests impact overall quality of life for residents in the community.

The fellow or intern will work closely with the District Manager, committee chairpersons, work groups, and/or stakeholder groups of Brooklyn Community Board 16 to coordinate community issues and community groups, and help to advance the community priorities identified by the Board related to, i.e. health, economic development, housing; etc.

The successful fellow or intern should:

Be a student pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree

Work well independently and in group settings

Be detail-oriented and well-organized

Have strong written and verbal skills

Possess interpersonal skills

Have great communication skills, both written and verbal

Have strong computer skills and can use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), and Adobe Photoshop is a plus

Administratively supporting projects

Canvass to collect data and conduct research to understand the depth of issues

Design surveys and presentations to collect and convey pertinent information

Prepare other reports, documents, and necessary communications, i.e., flyers, meeting notes, etc.

Assist with scheduling and facilitating meetings, if necessary

Develop and maintain database information; if necessary

Attend committee, workgroup, or stakeholder group meetings and/or other community meetings, as needed

Laptop

Travel throughout the district, which includes frequent walking

May require 10-20 hours per month/3-6 hours per week, two days per week

Unpaid

Complete Volunteer Application

Resume

Cover Letter or Letter of Interest

School Program Requirements and Advisement Contact, if applicable

The fellow's or intern's responsibilities may be as follows:

Requirements:

Compensation:

Interested students should submit the following documents to the District Office at bk16@cb.nyc.gov:

Students will be required to sign in on each day of service and complete a bi-weekly progress report

Learn about Community District #16's Community Emergency Response Team

NYC CERT teams are groups of neighborhood and community-based volunteers that undergo an intensive training program in disaster preparedness and basic response skills. After completing training, these teams act to support their local communities by assisting the various emergency agencies that prepare for and respond to disasters.

As a rule, emergency services personnel are the best equipped to respond to emergencies. However, following a catastrophic disaster, CERT teams can handle initial emergency recovery while they wait for professional First Responders.

For more information about Community District #16's CERT, please call the Board's office at (718) 385-0323. (Revised: December 11, 2008)

View the CERT flyer

Register to Vote Online

To register to vote in the City of New York, you must:

Please use the link below for more information and/or complete registration forms. (Revised: November 13, 2014)

Read the Voter Registration Application Frequently Asked Questions

NYCHA Resident Training Academy

Are you a NYCHA resident? Are you looking for a better-paying job? Are you looking for a job in the construction industry?

If you answered yes to the questions above, then NYCHA's Resident Employment Services (RES) may be just what you're looking for! RES can provide or refer you to the resources you need to prepare for and pursue employment. (Revised: September 02, 2011)

Learn more about the NYCHA Resident Training Academy.