Street Vendor — Within 10 ft of a Crosswalk or Corner

Food vendors may not vend within 10 feet of any crosswalk at an intersection; general vendors may not vend within 10 feet of any corner. Determine vendor type first: apply the 10 ft CROSSWALK rule to FOOD vendors and the 10 ft CORNER rule to GENERAL (merchandise) vendors. If the vendor type is unclear from the photo, do not cite. If the cart is at the corner or beside the crosswalk stripes or curb ramp, cite even without a foot estimate — that position is inside 10 ft; only a mid-block cart needs a distance judgment.

• cart at a street corner
• cart beside painted crosswalk stripes
• cart at a curb ramp where two streets meet

1. Photograph vendor setup, cart, and whether permit decal is visible.
2. Note distance from curb, crosswalk, or subway entrance.
3. File at 311 under Vendor Enforcement or Mobile Food Vendor.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOHMH / DCWP.

DCWP and DOHMH fines vary by license type; unlicensed vending can result in confiscation and fines over $1,000.

DCWP and NYPD enforce vending rules. Food vendors also fall under DOHMH grade and permit requirements.

• Street vendors