Need something else?
- Hate Crime to report posters or offensive displays that can be considered a hate crime
You can report illegal postings on:
- Public property
- City-owned grassy areas adjacent to a street
Illegal postings include:
- Decals
- Flyers
- Posters
- Stickers
What You Can’t Report
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) doesn’t take complaints about postings that are:
- Attached to private buildings
- On scaffolding, wood or metal construction fencing, sheds, or barricades
- Put up by government agencies or Community Boards
- Announcing street closures or no parking for filming
DSNY will not remove postings from private property; removal is the sole responsibility of the property owner or manager.
What You Need
Your complaint must include:
- The name, address, and phone number on the posting
- The exact location of the posting
What Happens Next
If the illegal postings are on public or City-owned property and are accessible, DSNY will remove them. If the agency can identify and find who is responsible, they may give them a violation.
