Some Facts About No Parking Signs And Production Crews

Sometimes it feels like we’re overrun with film or television crews in the neighborhood, and that the ‘no parking here’ signs appear without much warning. Our sister site, Ditmas Park Corner, recently spoke with the NY Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting to find out exactly how much notice crews are supposed to give residents when it comes to a neighborhood shoot.

“No Parking signs must be posted by a production a minimum of 48 hours in advance,” explained Marybeth Ihle, Press Secretary for the OFTB. “If a resident or business owner has any questions or concerns about filming, they should reach out directly to the production. Contact info for the production is provided on signs posted by the productions.

“If their concerns aren’t being addressed, they should contact our office immediately via 311. Don’t wait until after the shoot. Our office will take appropriate action right away.”

If your vehicle is moved, it is supposed to be at the expense of the production and location managers are supposed to keep a log of exactly where they’ve placed it (that also goes to the 72nd or 78th Precinct, depending on which part of the neighborhood your car is located)–but has that rung true for any other folks caught by filming without adequate notice?

Furthermore, is 48 hours enough, an unnecessarily long amount of time, or just right? And how often have you seen crews cutting it closer than two days ahead of time?

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You can learn more about rights and rules for neighborhood film shoots here. If you’re worried about shoots disrupting parking, make sure to take note of Location Manager contact information listed in our filming posts–and if you see signs posted that we don’t, please send photos, cross streets, and other relevant notes to editor@bklyner.com so we can spread the word.