NYC Mayor's Office Permit Changes

[Mark L. Pederson]

FYI -

On August 13, 2008, the new rules governing the issuance of film permits by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting went into effect. Under these rules, a permit is no longer required when a person uses a camera, tripod and other any handheld equipment, and is not asserting exclusive use of City property. A tripod is now considered handheld equipment.

A permit would be reuired for filming if equipment or vechicles, as defined in the rule, are used or if the person filming asserts exclusive use of City property.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mayor's Office at, 212-489-6710

[Matthew Rogers]

That's great news. Still means you should keep as low a profile so the cops don't claim you are "asserting exclusive use" of their property.

Matthew

[Jaime Vallés]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up, Mark!

[Mark L. Pederson]

Still means you should keep as low a profile so the cops don't claim you are "asserting exclusive use" of their property.

Matthew

What is important is to be respectful to Officers, pedestrians, business owners, etc.

The Mayor's Office hates getting complaints.

Be nice and respectful to everyone - it goes a long way.

[Jason Diamond]

Yeah i just shot some plates in front of Lennox Hill hospital in NYC Upper East Side and no one hassled us. i figured those rules had changed or were about to. thanks for the heads up...
also agreed that respect and politeness go a long way both in life and in business regardless of situation.