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New York City has proposed setting up a 24-hour nightlife district where revelers can party all night.
The city's Office of Nightlife is recommending that officials identify areas with low residential density where a limited 24-hour district could be tested.
The recommendation is contained in a 160-page report issued this month by the nightlife office.
The report does not indicate which neighborhoods the city is considering for the 24-hour nightlife district but says it has to be where there won't be 'nuisance complaints or other conflicts'.
New York City's Office of Nightlife is recommending that officials identify areas with low residential density where a limited 24-hour district could be tested
'Cities around the world are expanding the way institutions and businesses can operate at night, as limitations on closing hours have pushed late night activity to unlicensed venues, sometimes coming into conflict with residential uses,' the report says.
'Uniform closing hours for nightlife businesses can result in groups of people congregating in the street, elevating tensions between patrons and residents.
'In residential areas, nightlife and music venues can create noise and attract traffic that draws complaints from neighboring residents. Allowing 24-hour use
