Filming in New York City, NY
Film office and permits
Start with NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.
Film commission for the United States: State and city film offices.
Personal: No film permit needed with a handheld camera, a camera on a tripod, or handheld props and equipment, under the city's conditions. In Central Park, handheld or tripod photography needs no permit.
Commercial: Shoots beyond those conditions (crews, vehicles, sets, reserved space) need a permit from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.
Sources: NYC MOME: when a permit is required · Central Park Conservancy: film and photo shoots
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Sun and light, 2026
Local time on the 15th of each month, daylight saving included. Blue hour runs from dawn to sunrise and from sunset to dusk; golden hour runs from sunrise to the morning time shown, and from the evening time shown to sunset. Computed from the city's coordinates.
| Month | Dawn | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Dusk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:59 AM | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Feb | 6:21 AM | 6:49 AM | 7:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM | 5:59 PM |
| Mar | 6:40 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:43 AM | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Apr | 5:48 AM | 6:17 AM | 6:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 5:07 AM | 5:38 AM | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Jun | 4:50 AM | 5:24 AM | 6:05 AM | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM | 9:02 PM |
| Jul | 5:05 AM | 5:37 AM | 6:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM | 8:58 PM |
| Aug | 5:37 AM | 6:06 AM | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Sep | 6:09 AM | 6:36 AM | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Oct | 6:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:43 PM |
| Nov | 6:13 AM | 6:42 AM | 7:23 AM | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:56 AM | 3:45 PM | 4:29 PM | 5:00 PM |
Studios and services in New York City, NY
Private locations
Homes, warehouses and venues whose owners rent them for shoots are booked through marketplaces such as Peerspace and Giggster.
Last verified October 6, 2026 by Terrell Groggins. Rules change: check the official source before you shoot or post. This is not legal advice.