New York, NY — Street Obstruction (1 Location) Bond
For a one-location street-obstruction bond request, confirm the NYC DOT permit category and site before ordering. DOT's current One Location Liability template states $10,000 and includes obligations for permitted street and sidewalk use, removal, and restoration.
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- Recorded state
- New York
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work / Encroachment Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Match this one-location street-obstruction offering to the City's requested permit security. Describe the actual occupation or work, such as equipment, building materials, a shed, or a permitted crossing of a sidewalk, rather than treating every obstruction as an excavation.
- Who needs it
- The legal permittee arranging a particular NYC street or sidewalk operation. Confirm the named location and DOT's work classification before using the existing Propeller application.
- Who it protects
- The published form addresses safe permitted use, protection of City property, removal of material and restoration, and repair of deficient work. It is not permission to obstruct pedestrian passage or a substitute for insurance.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- NYC DOT current one-location permit bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- NYC DOT permit conditions and bond categories (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the exact site and actual street/sidewalk use, not just the label obstruction.
- Have DOT confirm the one-location form, work category and protected-street status.
- Prepare principal, permit description/attachment, $10,000 instrument and calendar coverage.
- Arrange execution, surety attachments, separate insurance and DOT work authorization.
Questions about this bond
Is a street obstruction always an excavation?
No. The form also describes permitted equipment, material, shed and sidewalk-crossing activities. Give DOT the actual use so it can identify the correct permit and bond category.
Does clearing the site end all restoration duties?
Not necessarily. The form also requires repair and restoration of affected City property and continuing work guarantees. Confirm inspection, acceptance and guarantee conditions for the site.
Can I use the same one-location bond for another address?
Do not assume so. Have DOT confirm location counting and the required category before adding work at another site. A general reference to City permits does not authorize unlimited locations.