NYC street obstruction bonds.
$1,000 flat. 51–100 locations.

The City of New York requires a street obstruction bond from permittees who occupy the public way. For 51–100 locations the bond amount is $100,000 — the price you see is the price you pay: $1,000 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this tier, with no credit section in the application.

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Required by the NYC Department of Transportation for street obstruction permits across 51–100 locations

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Fixed $100,000 amount for this location tier — set by the City, no quote process

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Statutory renewal — this bond renews on a December 31 cycle based on the term you pick

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Street obstruction bonds at this tier issue fast. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details and an effective date. That is the application — no financials, no credit section at this tier.

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Pay & e-sign

Bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase. At most, 1–2 business days.

SAME DAY

File with NYC DOT

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with the Department of Transportation for your street obstruction permits. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the street obstruction bond guarantees

The City of New York, through the Department of Transportation, licenses contractors to obstruct or occupy the public street and sidewalk — for staging, sheds, scaffolding, and similar. The City conditions those permits on a street obstruction bond, with the amount tiered to how many locations you hold.

For permittees with 51 to 100 locations, the bond amount is $100,000. It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of New York (the obligee). If you damage the street or fail to restore an obstructed location, the City can recover against the bond.

This bond carries a statutory renewal date — it renews on a December 31 cycle (12/31/2026, 12/31/2027, or 12/31/2028) depending on the term you select. It is not insurance for you: if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.

NYC Department of Transportation — Highway RulesThe City of New York requires this bond as a condition of its street obstruction permits, administered by the Department of Transportation. The bond amount is tiered by location count — $100,000 for permittees holding 51 to 100 locations — and renews on a statutory December 31 cycle. Confirm your tier with NYC DOT.

You need this bond if you are

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A construction or contracting firm holding 51–100 NYC street obstruction permits

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A scaffold or sidewalk shed company occupying the public way across many sites

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A utility or telecom contractor with permits at this volume across the five boroughs

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A staging or logistics operator obstructing streets under NYC DOT permits

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section at this tier. Note the statutory December 31 renewal.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the NYC street obstruction bond for 51–100 locations?The premium is $1,000 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this tier — the same for every permittee in the band. The $100,000 bond amount is set by the City, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $100,000?No. You pay $1,000. The $100,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the City if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Which location tier am I in?This bond is for permittees holding 51 to 100 locations. Fewer or more locations fall into a different tier with a different bond amount — confirm your count with NYC DOT and we'll issue the matching bond.

When does it renew?This bond is on a statutory renewal cycle — it renews on December 31 (2026, 2027, or 2028) depending on the term you select. We send renewal notices ahead of the date so your permits never lapse.

Is there a credit check?Not at this tier — the application for the $100,000 band collects no credit information. The larger 100+ location tier may run a soft credit pull that never affects your score.

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