New Yorkers made 10,000 reservations for package deliveries through the public LockerNYC system, city transportation officials said on Thursday — making it harder for thieves to do their dirty work in the Big Apple.
LockerNYC, which the city launched in April 2024 with the company GoLocker, is the city’s effort to provide secure places for New Yorkers to pick up their deliveries without worrying about the items getting lost or stolen. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), which runs the system, the delivery lockers also improve street safety by reducing truck traffic on busy city streets by consolidating deliveries at central locations.
The milestone announced on April 17 includes packages delivered to and sent by users of the lockers.
“LockerNYC is helping people get their packages safely and without hassle,” DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said. “This program gives New Yorkers a better option for deliveries, especially in buildings without package rooms. LockerNYC is part of DOT’s effort to modernize how we manage curb space, cut delivery-related emissions, and keep our streets cleaner and safer for everyone.”
More lockers are coming to Brooklyn and Queens
LockerNYC units look like stacks of boxes set up on various sidewalks or inside local businesses around the city. There are currently 22 LockerNYC lockers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, with two more on the way.
GoLocker will soon activate an outdoor site at 5009 6th Ave. in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. According to the DOT, the location of another site, which will be outdoors in Jackson Heights, Queens, will be determined within the coming weeks. Additional indoor locations are also in development.
The lockers are free to use and come equipped with security cameras, added lighting and anti-theft mechanisms on locker compartments to help ensure security, DOT officials said.
According to the agency, as online shopping continues to rise, 80% of households in the Big Apple receive at least one package per week, and 20% receive four or more.
“The sheer volume of packages New Yorkers get every day brings two challenges: the first is keeping New Yorkers’ properties safe; the second is reducing the truck trips required for these deliveries,” Deputy Mayor for Operations Jeffrey D. Roth said. “LockerNYC does both, while cutting down on pollution and congestion. This is a vital element in the city’s efforts to rethink our curb space and support a lower-emissions future.
New Yorkers can sign up for free and manage orders on GoLocker’s webpage at golocker.com/locker-nyc. Once a package is confirmed to be delivered, users access GoLocker facilities using a secure code sent by the locker company. At that point, users have 48 hours to pick up their parcels.
“Every day, our administration is working to create a safer, more affordable city — and LockerNYC is a perfect example of how we’re delivering for New Yorkers, every day, everywhere,” Roth said.
