NYC Council Introduction 894

intro.nyc/0894-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Vertical winterization coverings for sidewalk cafes.
Status: Laid Over in Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Gale A. Brewer
Introduced: May 14, 2026

This bill would allow sidewalk cafe operators to enclose their year-round sidewalk cafes annually from November 30 through March 31. The bill also permits weather protection materials that may be used at other times during the year, which DOT shall prescribe by rule.