Sidewalk Seating

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New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) installs and maintains benches and leaning bars on sidewalks and plazas.

Public seating provides resting places for NYC residents, workers, and visitors near retail corridors and at bus stops.

Report a Problem

You can report a bench or leaning bar issue, such as:

Report a problem with a:

You can also suggest a new bench or leaning bar location on a sidewalk or in a public plaza.

By law, property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks around benches and leaning bars clean and cleared of snow.