The Javits Center is the busiest convention center in the United States, and, as a result, our operations can have a major impact on the surrounding community.  As Manhattan’s West Side continues to evolve with rapid new development, clients of the Javits Center must make every effort to minimize our impact on neighboring streets during busy move-in and move-out periods.

The hand carry policy, which is outlined below, is designed to maximize exhibitor move-in/out efficiency, minimize traffic congestion and any negative impact or damage to the building. Exhibitors should take notice that 11th & 12th Avenue and any adjacent streets around the Javits Center are not permitted to be used for staging or unloading hand-carry materials. 

Exhibitors whose vehicles are illegally parked will be subject to a fine and/or vehicle towing by the New York City Police Department (NYPD). In an effort to streamline the hand carry process for our exhibitors, the Javits Center’s Security and Safety Solutions Department provides all exterior security staffing, and oversight for hand carry operations.

The Javits Center Hand Carry Policy for North Javits (new expansion) is as follows:

• Individuals moving materials must be employees of the exhibiting company;

• Hand-carried items into North Javits (new expansion) can only be brought in through the rear truck entrance of the building located at 369 12th Avenue and only during event specified times;

• All vehicles should enter at 369 12th Avenue (corner of 12th Avenue & 40th Street) and will be issued a Javits Center placard in order to stage vehicles;

• Vehicles will be directed to the proper unloading area and there will be ample parking for personal vehicles;

• All vehicles are allocated 45 minutes, and the time limit will be enforced;

• Pop-up displays – equal or less than 10 feet in length and capable of being carried by hand by one person – may be brought into the building;

• All hand carry items, if capable of being carried in by hand or on a two-wheeled baggage cart/dolly/hand truck, are permitted.

• The lobby of North Javits may not be used to access any part of the building for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor products or materials;

• Any equipment, other than a two-wheeled baggage cart (plastic or rubber wheels only), to move  materials;

• Power tools, ladders, vacuum cleaners, or any type of carpenter/construction equipment are not permitted in the building, unless specific written approval is obtained in advance;

• Any freight from a box truck, commercial vehicle or any vehicle larger than a standard van;

• Any freight moved on equipment larger than a two-wheeled baggage cart;

• The lobby of North Javits may not be used to access any part of the Center for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor product or materials;

• The use of passenger elevators or escalators within the expansion space may not be used for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor product or materials;

• Any freight that cannot be hand carried by one person;

• Any freight moved by a moving or freight company, contractor or any persons other than Javits Center freight handlers or direct employees of an exhibiting company engaged in approved hand carry operations.

• The use of passenger elevators or escalators within the expansion space may not be used for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor product or materials;

• The lobby of North Javits may not be used to access any part of the building for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor products or materials;

• Hand-carried items into North Javits (new expansion) can only be brought in through the rear truck entrance of the building located at 369 12th Avenue and only during event specified times;

• All vehicles should enter at 369 12th Avenue (corner of 12th Avenue & 40th Street) and will be issued a Javits Center placard in order to stage vehicles.

• The Javits Center’s Security and Safety Solutions Department will provide security on the loading docks during all designated hand carry hours of operation;

• The Javits Center reserves the right to search any box, bag, container, crate, etc. to ensure full compliance with the building’s regulations;

• The Javits Center reserves the right to deny entry to anyone not in compliance with all stated policies and procedures.