VINTAGE NEWSRACK REGISTRATION

Registration and insurance information must be maintained with DOT while the installed newsracks remain on City sidewalks. Newsrack owner registration form (pdf) Instructions for completing location submission form (pdf) Location submission template (excel) Indemnification form (pdf) Translations of NYC DOT Licenses, Permit Applications & Registrations Completed registration forms can be submitted by email to or fax to 64. Registering New Newsracksīefore installing a newsrack on City sidewalks, the newsrack's owner must register with DOT, indemnify DOT, and certify insurance coverage for the newsracks. There is no limit to the number of newsracks that can be placed on the sidewalk as long as each rack is in compliance with all other regulations.Ĭomplaints about newsracks can be reported directly to DOT using this online Newsrack Complaint Form or by calling 311. The complete city rules can be found in Section 19-128.1 of Chapter 1 of title 19 of the Administrative Code and Section 2-08 of Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Because they occupy public space and have the potential to cause safety hazards or attract trash and graffiti, the city regulates newsracks, setting up registration and insurance requirements.

Newsracks are often installed on City streets. A newsrack is defined as self-service or coin-operated box, container or other dispenser used for distributing of newspapers or other printed material.

Vintage newsrack