Volume 5 | Issue 15: NYC Department Of Transportation Open Storefronts Program

New York City has established a citywide program for ground floor storefront businesses to use outdoor space.  This program allows eligible businesses to conduct activity on city streets and roadways or a combination of both.  Eligible businesses will be able to utilize public space for seating, queuing, or display of dry goods.  

The Open Storefronts program will run from October 30th to December 31st, 2020.

There are many standards that must be met and RPO can assist you to meet them quickly and efficiently to get you back in business. 

We will:

• Confirm your business' eligibility for the program,

• Consult with you about extent of permission that can be obtained at your location,

• Develop and submit your application and submit the requisite affirmations,

• Provide you with the industry guidelines you will be required to follow,  

• Provide you with the required posters. 

• We will also let you know about changes of requirements as they occur.

New York City will begin accepting applications starting on October 30th, 2020.  Please contact Joseph Dodds at jdodds@rpoinc.com or by phone at  212-566-5110 x1137, if you would like to engage RPO to assist you or your tenant in obtaining permission for the Open Storefront program.