The Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO) issue permits for Street Festivals, Plaza Events, Production Events, Block Parties, Farmers Markets, Press Conferences, Health Fairs and other events on the City's streets, sidewalks and Pedestrian Plazas. If you are interested in obtaining a permit from our office, please see below for resources and a better understanding of the types of permits we administer.
Ready to apply now? You can apply online by visiting E-Apply and paying a non-refundable processing fee of $25 ($20 for Open Culture Events) with a credit or debit card.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact our office at (212) 788-0025.
A community sponsored event with no sale of goods or services requiring the closure of a single block for a single day. Applications must be submitted 60 days in advance.
A limited, 4-hour street closure event held for the purpose of neighborhood improvement or beautification. Applications must be submitted 60 days in advance.
The staging of one or more vehicles for religious purposes while serving a benefit to the community. Applications must be submitted 60 days in advance.
An activity held within a pedestrian plaza that interferes or obstructs regular use of plazas. Application deadlines vary by each plaza level.
A public convening held on street or pedestrian plaza with minimal impact on the area for one day. Applications must be submitted 10 days in advance.
An act of public worship serving a benefit to the community for a single day. Applications must be submitted 60 days in advance.