Street Co-Namings

Street co-namings are made by an act of legislation. The City Council writes two-to-four such bills each year. The deadline for submitting requests varies.

The City of New York’s official policy for street co-namings begins with a request being made directly to the Community Board. **Brooklyn CB6 requires that a petition with at least 20 names with corresponding addresses of block residents be submitted, together with an explanation providing the reasoning and justification for the co-naming.**

If the street is to be co-named after an individual, it may only be done posthumously, and the reasoning and justification should include a biographical sketch of the individual that specifically links them to the block.

Download a copy of the City’s official street co-naming policy

Brooklyn Community Board 6 defers to the New York City Council on all matters related to street co-namings. Requests to initiate or advance a street co-naming within the district should be directed to the appropriate City Council office.

Brooklyn Community Board 6 may assist in facilitating communication with the relevant City Council office as appropriate. Inquiries may be submitted via email to [email protected].