COVID-19 | NYC Open Restaurants Plan

Open Streets/Open Restaurants Plan​
  • Here are the 22 streets that are part of the first round of the Open Streets/Open Restaurants plan:
    • 1 in the Bronx
    • 6 in Brooklyn
    • 12 in Manhattan
    • 2 in Queens
    • 1 in Staten Island.
  • You can find detailed location information HERE. 
  • The hours of operation for seating in the closed streets will be Friday evenings from 5pm - 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon - 11pm.
  • Another 10-20 street areas are expected to be added in the coming weeks, and you can still apply for the program (as a group of 3+ restaurants on a block) HERE.

Adjusted, Clarified Details Regarding Open Restaurants Plan
There have been some adjusted and clarified details about seating requirements for the Open Restaurant Plan - please review them HERE. Details about ADA ramps and reflective markers on roadway seating barriers were added. It is crucial to know and follow these regulations! 
  • NYC Dept. of Transportation has also released an online tracker that keeps count of Open Restaurants around the city and shows them on a map. The dashboard is HERE.

​​NYC Open Restaurants Plan Guidelines
Starting June 19, NYC restaurant operators can review and self-certify compliance with the city's guidelines for using additional outdoor space for seating. As a reminder, outdoor dining is allowed starting in phase 2, which begins Monday, June 22 in NYC.  To get started,  review all applicable guidelines ,  check out this FAQ page ,  and then  fill out the application here . If you have questions, please reach out to kathleenr@nysra.org .