The provided web search results for this claim are generic descriptions of NYC and travel guides for 2026; they contain no data regarding permit issuance percentages or comparisons to the height of the program.

The evidence provided for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'first' and a California county report, which are completely irrelevant to NYC outdoor dining permits.

One source mentions 'roughly 1,400 restaurants' waiting for permits, and another mentions 'nearly 2,000 restaurants applied'. While this is in the ballpark of 1,000, there is no specific confirmation of the '1,000 restaurants' figure attributed to the DOT as of 'last year' across multiple independent sources.

While one source mentions an upfront cost of '$500–$2,000', it does not confirm the specific $2,100 fee or the $1,500-$2,500 security deposit mentioned in the claim.

The provided evidence discusses the need for legal and zoning compliance but does not mention specific costs reaching 'tens of thousands of dollars'.

The evidence confirms the dates and the existence of the program, but does not explicitly list the multi-step approval process involving the comptroller, community boards, and architectural renderings as described in the claim.