NYC Street Cleaning Schedule by Borough
New York City's street cleaning program operates under Alternate Side Parking (ASP) rules. This guide covers typical street cleaning schedules by borough, though you should always check the specific signs on your street.
Important
Street cleaning schedules vary by block. The times listed below are general patterns for each borough. Always check posted signs on your specific street for accurate information.
Manhattan Street Cleaning
Typical Schedule
Morning Sessions
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Afternoon Sessions
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Manhattan has the most varied street cleaning schedules due to its density. Many streets have cleaning 2-3 times per week, with some high-traffic areas cleaned daily.
Notable patterns: Most residential streets in Midtown and Downtown have Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday alternating schedules. Upper Manhattan tends toward once-weekly cleaning.
Brooklyn Street Cleaning
Typical Schedule
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Late Morning Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Brooklyn's diverse neighborhoods have varying schedules. Areas like Park Slope, Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Heights often have twice-weekly cleaning, while outer neighborhoods may have once-weekly schedules.
Notable patterns: Many Brooklyn streets use the 90-minute window format (e.g., 9:00-10:30 AM) rather than longer 3-hour windows common in Manhattan.
Queens Street Cleaning
Typical Schedule
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Afternoon Sessions
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Queens has the most variation in street cleaning schedules due to its size and mix of residential and commercial areas. Some neighborhoods near Manhattan (Astoria, Long Island City) have more frequent cleaning.
Notable patterns: Eastern Queens neighborhoods often have once-weekly cleaning, while areas closer to Manhattan have twice-weekly schedules.
Bronx Street Cleaning
Typical Schedule
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Late Morning Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Bronx generally follows predictable Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday patterns. Most residential streets have twice-weekly cleaning during warm months.
Notable patterns: Riverdale and other lower-density areas often have reduced cleaning schedules. Commercial corridors may have more frequent cleaning.
Staten Island Street Cleaning
Typical Schedule
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Staten Island has the least intensive street cleaning schedule of all boroughs. Many residential areas have once-weekly or even bi-weekly cleaning.
Notable patterns: Commercial areas near the ferry have more frequent cleaning. Residential neighborhoods further south often have reduced schedules.
How to Find Your Street's Schedule
1. Check Posted Signs
The most accurate information is on the signs posted on your street. Look for "NO PARKING" signs with days and times listed.
2. Use NYC 311 App
The NYC 311 app includes a street cleaning lookup feature. Enter your address to see scheduled cleaning times.
3. DSNY Street Cleaning Map
The Department of Sanitation maintains an interactive map showing cleaning schedules by district.
4. Get CityPing Alerts
Don't memorize schedules—let CityPing notify you when street cleaning is suspended due to holidays or weather, so you know when you don't have to move.
When Street Cleaning is Suspended
Street cleaning (and ASP) is suspended on numerous holidays and special occasions. Check our ASP Suspension Calendar for the complete 2025 schedule.
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