Boardwalk Empire Returns to Film in Ditmas Park

Lights, camera, action!

HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' returns to Ditmas Park next week to film scenes for its fourth season, which means residents might have a harder time finding a parking spot.

The show will film Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Wednesday, Feb 20, on East 18th Street between Ditmas Avenue and Dorchester Road. More than those streets will be affected by the filming, however, and residents with cars are advised to note the blocks they should avoid parking on.

Exterior scenes will be filmed from approximatley 3 p.m.-12 a.m. on Tuesday, and 11 a.m.-12 a.m. on Wednesday. 

Bootleg Productions wrote to residents about its presence in the neighborhood, saying, "In order to facilitate filming, we will need to hold parking for our production vehicles beginning on Monday, February 18th."

Below is a list of the streets affected by filming:

• Both sides of East 18th St. between Dorchester Road and Ditmas Avenue. 
• The west side of East 19th St. between Dorchester Road and Ditmas Avenue, which Bootleg Productions notes is a quarter block closer to Dorchester Road.
• The west side of Ocean Avenue between Cortelyou Road and Dorchester Avenue
• The west side of Ocean Avenue between Dorchester Avenue and Ditmas Avenue, which Bootleg Productions notes is a quarter block closer to Dorchester Road.

Once all equipment trucks are parked, the crew will release any unused parking back to the public.

"In order to park on these streets, we will follow the city program of utilizing the Vehicle Tow Unit (VTU) of the NYPD," Bootleg Productions wrote. "We will post No Parking signs in advance. Please read these signs carefully. They delineate when tow trucks will arrive to relocate any cars that remain. There is no cost or penalty to the owners of relocated cars."

Tow trucks wil arrive on Monday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. 

"In the event that your car is relocated, contact one of the Parking Assistants or your local precinct," Bootleg Productions continued. "They will tell you where your car can be found. We urge you to pay attention to the signs to avoid any inconvenience. This is the same program that is used for parades and other public events throughout the city."

If you have particular concerns that must be addressed, such as scheduled deliveries, moving, construction or accessibility needs, please call the Locations Department at 917-671-5250 or see a member of the Locations Department on set.