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"I'm thinking of grilling this weekend somewhere in the city. can you give me some locations where i can grill?"
With the weather looking to be just about perfect this long holiday weekend, there is no better time to bust out the apron, grill, and tongs and barbeque some meat and/or veggies here in the city. If you are not one of the lucky ones that has a backyard, it might be tempting to just put a Hibachi on your fire escape. However, the New York City fire department says that is a big no-no.
Instead, you can head to the city parks to barbeque, keeping in mind that it is only allowed in designated areas and if your party is more than 20 people, you will need a permit. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation gives a list of where you can barbeque throughout the city. The parks have grills in the designated areas, but are first come first serve, and you can also bring your own grill. With a holiday weekend, it is probably best to show up early. There is also a barbeque area, with 6-8 barbeque pits, at Canarsie Pier.
If you are looking to get farther out of the 5 boroughs, but still be within reach of public transportation, the Palisades are a great option as well, just on the other side of the George Washington Bridge. The park offers extensive hiking trails and four designated barbeque areas - three close to the water, and a more secluded one in the woods. A warning though, if you plan on staying later in the evening (at the trailside site), bring some bug repellent. We brought home more than just memories of great barbeque - we were itchy for days.
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Is it true that you can't have a propane grill in manhattan? I feel like it's an urban legend...
Just a tip...
If you really want a grill spot in Prospect Park this weekend. Come at the CRACK OF DAWN and be prepared to fight off intruders with your BBQ tongs.
i live on the top floor of a building, upper east side. i grill on my balcony every night for dinner, and all of my neighbors do also. haven't had any problems so far, and i don't forsee any. and not a hibachi, mind you. we're talking full-sized grill.
Does anyone know what restrictions there are on backyard grilling? Specifically charcoal grilling in manhattan. What if the "yard" is just a little slab of concrete outside my backdoor?
As far as propane goes, 311 says that you can have a propane grill in the 5 boroughs, as long as the cylinders are a disposable amount of 16.4 ounces. If it's a 2 family house, you can store up to two 20lb cylinders. This goes for bbqing on a roof, yard or terrace.
With all bbq's - charcoal and propane - they say you have to be 10ft away from any combustible (including other buildings) materials.
Matt, I think that has to be an urban legend -- especially considering the number of propane grills that places like the Home Depots in Manhattan display.
thanks christina,
so if you are grilling on a terrace you have to be 10 ft away from a building (your own included i assume)? does that make rooftop grilling illegal?
That seems to be a little vague. The
NYC fire department says "Never use a propane barbecue grill on a balcony, terrace or roof. It is both dangerous and illegal." It seems the information from 311 that I had mentioned before is slightly wrong, that propane should never be used anywhere other than on the ground. In both cases however, the grill should always have a 10 foot clearance and a water source nearby.
As far as charcoal bbq's on a roof being illegal - it doesn't say. Your building probably has its own regulations and restrictions about it, you should check with them.
(However, I have been to many rooftop bbq's in the city... does anyone else have any experience with this?)
Pedestrians jaywalking, cyclists running red lights, rooftop bbq's... New Yorkers just can't stop breaking the law!
And folks, if you're BBQing in a park, please CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES! Show some respect for your fellow park-users.
Moonshine bar in Brooklyn has a "BYOM" policy. Anyone can use the grill on the back patio:
http://www.brooklynmoonshine.com/byom.html
Just because everyone else is doing does not mean it's legal.
All one has to do is drop a dime to the FDNY.
Read your lease, call your management company or co-op board. Do the right thing.
Or, go to the many camp sites in NYS. Fire Island is a nice place that even allows overnight camping.
thanks guys.