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NYC DOT Sign Shop, Long Island City, Queens

DOT Sign Shop — Ohny Weekend

The city's sign shop, where every street sign in New York is actually made.

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Every sign you have ever followed in this city was printed somewhere, and that somewhere is a working DOT facility in Queens that the public never sees. OHNY's infrastructure sites are consistently its best — the ones that change how you look at the street afterwards.

What to expect

A visit to the NYC Department of Transportation sign shop as part of OHNY Weekend, presented with NYC DOT.

Good to know

  • OHNY Weekend runs October 16–18, 2026
  • The full site lineup, times and ticketing are revealed September 25; tickets release October 2
  • Most OHNY sites are walk-up, but some require tickets due to space or security

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Common questions

What is the DOT Sign Shop?

The city facility where New York's street signs are manufactured, opened to the public for OHNY Weekend.

Is it ticketed?

Infrastructure sites often require tickets due to space or security; OHNY confirms on September 25.