New York City has established a citywide multi-phase program to re-open restaurant service to patrons. Phase II of the State’s re-opening plan will allow outdoor seating options for restaurants and bars to promote open space and maintain social distancing. NYC DOT has developed criteria and a permit process that will allow for outdoor dining and seating on city owned streets and sidewalks where standards can be met.
Beginning June 19th, permit applications will be accepted for re-opening restaurants on June 22, 2020, with outdoor seating.
There are many standards that must be met and RPO can assist you to meet them quickly and efficiently in order to get you back in business.
We will:
Consult with you about extent of permission that can be obtained for outdoor seating at your location,
Develop and submit your safety plan and submit the requisite affirmations,
Provide you with the industry guidelines you will be required to follow,
Provide you with the logs you will be required to maintain,
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 for outdoor dining starting on June 19, 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 obtain permission to re-open a restaurant.