Parking — Commercial Vehicle Overnight in Residential District

Commercial vehicles (including trucks, vans, and any vehicle displaying commercial plates or commercial advertising) shall not park on any residential street from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. This restriction applies citywide in residential districts.

• box truck, commercial van, or plated commercial vehicle parked overnight on a residential block
• vehicle with business name or commercial plates parked during restricted hours
• delivery truck left overnight in a residential neighborhood

1. Photograph the vehicle, plate, and violation context (signs, hydrant, crosswalk).
2. Note the address and time; parking complaints are location- and time-sensitive.
3. File at portal.311.nyc.gov under Parking, or call 311.
4. Attach your photo; include plate, color, and make if the plate is obscured.
5. Save your Service Request Number to track NYPD Traffic or DOT response.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOT / NYPD.

Parking summons fines typically range from $35–$515 depending on violation type (2026 NYC Traffic Rules schedule). Towing may apply for blocking hydrants, driveways, or bus stops.

311 routes parking complaints to NYPD Traffic Enforcement or DOT. If the vehicle is still present, an agent may issue a summons. If gone, the complaint is logged to the location history.

• NYC parking violations
• What 311 does after you file