NYC Parking Guide

NYC street cleaning schedule,
made practical.

Street cleaning is not one citywide time. It is a block-by-block curb rule posted on signs, and aSpot is built to help drivers plan around it.

NYC street cleaning schedules are enforced through alternate side parking signs. A driver needs the exact block and side of street, not just the neighborhood name, because schedules can differ across nearby blocks.

Official-rule groundedNYCUpdated 2026-04-24
Block-by-block
Schedule logic
ASP signs
Broom icon
Holidays
Possible suspension
5 min
Grace period
This guide is informational and built for driver decision support. NYC curb legality depends on the posted sign, current city announcements, meter/ParkNYC session details, and any temporary signs at the exact block.

The schedule is on the sign

NYC 311 says ASP rules are posted on signs with a crossed-out P and broom symbol showing the days and times parking is not allowed. The posted block sign is the driverโ€™s source of truth.

Why neighborhood pages avoid fake times

A real NYC neighborhood guide should not invent a universal cleaning time for Astoria, Park Slope, Harlem, or any other area. Nearby blocks can have different ASP windows, and temporary rules can change the normal pattern.

How to use the schedule safely

When you park, check the side of street, the next active ASP day, the exact start and end time, and whether today has an official suspension. Then set a reminder before the window starts.

Where aSpot fits

aSpot can connect parking history, saved vehicle location, street context, and future CurbIntel-style cues so drivers do not have to rediscover the same block risk every week.

Fast checks before you walk away

Same neighborhood, different signs

Do not assume the next block has the same street cleaning time.

Suspensions can be planned or emergency-based

DOT posts planned holiday calendars; 311/Notify NYC are better for emergency weather changes.

Temporary signs matter

Construction, events, film shoots, and utility work can override the normal schedule.

NYC rule sources used for this page

The page uses official NYC/DOT/311/Open Data sources where possible, then translates the rules into practical parking decisions for aSpot users.

Common questions

How do I find the street cleaning schedule for my NYC block?
Read the alternate side parking signs on that side of the block. They show the days and times when parking is not allowed for cleaning.
Can a neighborhood have multiple ASP times?
Yes. ASP is block-specific and side-specific, so a neighborhood can have many different posted schedules.
What happens if ASP is suspended?
You generally do not have to move for street cleaning, but meters, hydrants, bus stops, no-standing zones, and other rules can still apply.
Does aSpot replace the posted sign?
No. aSpot is a planning and parking-intelligence tool. The posted curb sign and official city updates control the final legal decision.

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