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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York (Levels 1, 3 & North Expansion)

Manhattan hub for NRF Retail’s Big Show, Summer Fancy Food Show, NY NOW, Toy Fair, Coterie, and New York Auto Show.

Avg. Drayage: ~$245 / CWT (100 lbs) • 500W Power: ~$315 • Space: 1,800,000 sq. ft.GROUNDED TELEMETRY
UNION & BUILDING TELEMETRYStrict Union
LABOR JURISDICTIONNYCDCC Carpenters, Teamsters Local 807 & IBEW Local 3
CEILING CLEARANCELevel 3 Exhibit Halls: 33 ft • Level 1 Halls: 15–17 ft • Level 5 North: 35 ft
DRAYAGE ESTIMATE~$245 per 100 lbs (CWT)
VENUE ADDRESS429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
EXHIBITOR DIY SETUP & MARSHALING RULES

Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Javits Center New York

  • DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Exhibitors may unpack and assemble pop-up or tool-free SEG/tension fabric displays inside a 10x10 booth (up to 100 sq. ft.) without tools; larger setups use Javits carpenter/electrician labor.
  • Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: 12th Avenue & 39th Street truck marshaling requires strict weight-ticket verification; lightweight 14–56 lb SEG and tension fabric kits save $1,000+ in NYC drayage.
  • Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: Level 3 Exhibit Halls: 33 ft • Level 1 Halls: 15–17 ft • Level 5 North: 35 ft
SLASH DRAYAGE WITH TOOL-FREE DISPLAYS

Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals

Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Javits Center New York with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:

Upcoming 2026–2027 Trade Shows in New York, NY

Frequently Asked Questions — Javits Center New YorkShow 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Javits Center New York?

Exhibitors may unpack and assemble pop-up or tool-free SEG/tension fabric displays inside a 10x10 booth (up to 100 sq. ft.) without tools; larger setups use Javits carpenter/electrician labor. Primary labor jurisdiction at Javits Center New York is NYCDCC Carpenters, Teamsters Local 807 & IBEW Local 3 (Strict Union). For larger 20x20 island builds or hands-free installation, NXT Stage provides full union-compliant turnkey Installation & Dismantle (I&D) crews.

How much does drayage (material handling) cost at Javits Center New York?

Average material handling (drayage) at Javits Center New York is ~$245 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$315. Switching from heavy legacy wood crates (1,200+ lbs) to NXT Stage lightweight SIP/aluminum rental booths (100–280 lbs) or purchased SEG lightboxes (14–56 lbs) typically saves $900–$2,100 in venue drayage fees.

Where is the marshaling yard and what are the ceiling height limits at Javits Center New York?

12th Avenue & 39th Street truck marshaling requires strict weight-ticket verification; lightweight 14–56 lb SEG and tension fabric kits save $1,000+ in NYC drayage. Ceiling height clearances: Level 3 Exhibit Halls: 33 ft • Level 1 Halls: 15–17 ft • Level 5 North: 35 ft. Official venue address: 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001.