Community Alerts 3.27.26

Emergency Notification for Amsterdam Avenue

As of Friday, March 27, DEP Field Operations is addressing a water issue on Amsterdam Avenue between West 65th and West 66th Streets. This work may require intermittent shutdowns of the City water main and could temporarily cause discoloration in the surrounding area’s water. The street will remain closed to vehicular traffic, and delays are expected. For more information, please call 311.

Traffic Alerts

Street Closure on West 62nd Street

Please be advised that West 62nd Street, between Broadway and Central Park West, will be closed on the following dates and times due to crane operations:

• Saturday, April 4, and April 11, 2026: 8:00am – 6:00pm
• Sunday, April 5, and April 12, 2026: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Alternate Side Parking Rules are suspended on:

• Thursday, April 2, for Holy Thursday and Passover
• Friday, April 3, for Good Friday and Passover
• Wednesday, April 8, for Passover
• Thursday, April 9, for Passover and Holy Thursday (Orthodox)
• Friday, April 10, for Good Friday (Orthodox)

View the 2026 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar here.

Update on Extell’s 67th Street Redevelopment 

From Monday, March 16, through Sunday, March 29, demolition of the existing buildings located at 147 Columbus Ave, 149 Columbus Ave, 77 West 66th Street, and 47 West 66th Street of the former ABC/Disney Campus is set to occur. 

Demolition of interiors and structural demolition of the existing buildings, inclusive of slabs, beams, steel, walls, removal of glass, and mechanical equipment, will continue to take place within this work activity period. Hoist operation and modifications are ongoing. Berming and removal of material at Grade will also take place. Hauling and trucking to take place as needed to facilitate the removal of noted building elements on 66th Street and 67th Street. Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular routes will remain open around the construction site per DOT approvals. Flagmen will be deployed to construction trucking entry and exit locations. Work hours will be 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend - Saturday work will be 9:00am to 5:00pm, but will be limited to carting, interior work, and cleanup, to limit any disruption.

If you want regular updates on the project, sign up at this link for the MCB7 e-Newsletter. If you have any observations, concerns, or questions for MCB7 or the Developer, please take this brief survey. 

Small Business Resource Guide for FIFA World Cup 2026™

With millions of global fans and visitors expected for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, New York City’s 183,000 small businesses are poised to benefit, with opportunities to reach new customers, boost visibility, and showcase the city’s vibrant business community.

As businesses consider hosting watch parties, creating custom menu items, and promoting their services, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has released a guide outlining tools and resources to help them prepare. Click here to view the guide.

For additional information, business owners can contact the NYC Small Business Services Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

New Local Laws

Security Grilles – Visibility Requirements

Local Law 75 of 2009 requires that no later than Wednesday, July 1, 2026, all existing and new security grilles installed on buildings that are classified in Occupancy Groups B (Business) or M (Mercantile) must have visibility from the sidewalk of at least 70%. This does not apply to security grilles on buildings classified in Occupancy Group S (Storage) or a building designated as a landmark. Security grilles that have solid panels or have a visibility from the sidewalk of less than 70% are not allowed and are not in compliance with City laws. Security grilles that have a visibility from the sidewalk of at least 70% are allowed and are in compliance with City laws. Click here to learn more.  

Sidewalk Shed Permits – Duration & Renewal

Under Local Laws 48 and 51 of 2025, all sidewalk shed permits issued or renewed on or after Monday, February 2, 2026, will have a maximum duration of 90 days and will not auto-renew. A $130 renewal fee will be required for each renewal. Permits issued before Monday, February 2, will expire according to their original schedule. Read more here.

DSNY Alert

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced that all nine sizes and colors of official NYC Bins are now available at NYC Home Depot locations, for in-store pickup via homedepot.com/NYCBins, or for delivery via Instacart, DoorDash, or Uber Eats. Buildings with 1 to 9 residential units will be required to use NYC Bins for their trash starting in June 2026, which is another step in the city’s plan to remove the mountains of black bags from sidewalks, reclaim public space, and improve quality of life. Learn more here.

Remove Standing Water From Your Property

Property owners and managers are required to eliminate standing water on their properties beginning April 1 in order to control mosquitoes. Mosquitoes breed in standing water and can spread West Nile virus and other diseases, and keeping properties free from accumulated water is the best way to protect the community. Removing standing water is also required under Section 151.03 of the NYC Health Code from April 1 through October 31, with failure to comply resulting in summonses subject to fines. If standing water cannot be removed, it can be treated with Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a product that kills young mosquitoes. For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/mosquitoes.page. 

Wishing a Happy Passover & Easter to All Who Celebrate!