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NYC Open Data - Catalog
Downloadable, free data sets of public data published by New York City agencies and other partners on a variety of issues and topics compiled by NYC Open Data
Open Data NY - Catalog
Downloadable data sets compiled by Open NY. Open NY is New York State's award-winning initiative of policies, programs and tools that provide public access to digital data for collaboration and analysis.
Home and Neighborhood Life
Building Information Search (BIS)
BIS allows you to search specific properties in NYC for such things as certificates of occupancy, applicable zoning regulations, violations, elevator service, etc.
Calculate Property Taxes
Step by step process for calculating property taxes.
Community Boards - Find Yours
Being a New Yorker means playing an active role in shaping your local communities, and one way to do this is to get involved with your local community board. Use the links on this page to find your community board and take part in shaping your neighborhood today!
Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedules
Find the garbage and recycling collection schedules for your address.
General Information and Complaints - NYC311
Look-up service request, find information on garbage collection, make NYC payments, find find out where and to whom to contact about quality of life issues.
Get a Dog License
Order or renew your pooch's license.
Get an IDNYC Identification Card
IDNYC is a card for all New Yorkers, from all backgrounds, and from all five boroughs. Your immigration status does not matter. The free municipal identification card for New York City residents, ages 10 and up, IDNYC helps New Yorkers access a wide variety of services and programs offered by the City. IDNYC cardholders also enjoy benefits and discounts offered by businesses and cultural institutions across the five boroughs, and the peace of mind that comes from having a broadly accepted government- issued photo identification.
Get a NYS Non-driver ID
For People who are not old enough to drive or do not know how to drive NYS Department of Motor Vehicles will issue you an ID that will have your DOB and address.
Green Book Online
The Green Book is the official directory of the City of New York. It is an indispensable reference guide for anyone living or working in New York City. The Green Book includes detailed listings of contacts within each agency.
Harmful Products Disposal
Commonly used household and automotive products can be harmful if improperly stored, used or discarded. NYC provides convenient services and resources to safely dispose of harmful products while also complying with the law.
Heat and Hot Water Complaints
Register a heat or hot water complaint.
NYC Heating Regulations
Heating regulations and requirements by season.
Property and Ownership - Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
The Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) allows you to search property records and view document images (like mortgage applications and UCC documents) for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn from 1966 to the present. Includes the ability to:
- Find a Property Borough, Tax Block and Lot (BBL) or Address
- Create Cover Pages and Tax Forms to Record Documents
- Compute Property Transfer Taxes
Streets and Buildings
Alternate Side Parking - Department of Transportaion
Alternate side parking calendar and explanation of rules.
Building Violations and Permits - Building Information Search (BIS) - Dept. of Buildings
BIS allows you to search specific properties in NYC for such things as certificates of occupancy, applicable zoning regulations, violations, elevator service, etc.
Map Gallery - NYC Maps
The mapping applications below are designed to make living in New York City easier and to provide New Yorkers with ways to live an engaged civic life. From 311 service requests and crime locations, to schools and public services, use these resources for staying geographically connected to the city. Check back periodically as the list will continue to expand.
Parking Regulation Sign Finder - Interactive Map
The information contained in SIMS and the information shown here was compiled by the: New York City Department of Transportation for governmental purposes. The information is updated as soon as reasonably practicable. This Application also makes use of a pre-release version of the New York City Department of City Planning’s Geosupport System. The Departments of Transportation and City Planning and the City make no representation as to the accuracy of the information or its suitability for any purpose and disclaim any liability for omissions or errors that may be contained therein. The public is advised that parking regulations are subject to temporary or permanent change and that posted signage must be observed for compliance with laws and regulations.
Who Owns That Property? -- Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
The Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) allows you to search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn from 1966 to the present. Includes:
- Finding a Property Borough, Block and Lot (BBL) or Address
- Creating Cover Pages and Tax Forms to Record Documents
- Computing Property Transfer Taxes
Maps
Digital Tax Map
Linked to ACRIS system. Find tax, deed, mortgage information and things like certificates of occupancy for a particular address.
Free Food Map
Use this map to find locations that offer free food (food pantries and soup kitchens), as well as grocery stores and farmers' markets.
Health Services Mapa
Find locations for a variety of health services such as drug rehab programs, smoking cessation clinics and supplies, farmers markets, teen services, LGBTQ+ health services, etc.
Map Gallery - NYC Maps
The mapping applications on this page are designed to make living in New York City easier and to provide New Yorkers with ways to live an engaged civic life. From 311 service requests and crime locations, to schools and public services, use these resources for staying geographically connected to the city. Check back periodically as the list will continue to expand.
Rat Sightings
Map that groups rat sightings.
Health
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Finder
Find and schedule a flu or COVID-19 jab. Use an address or ZIP Code to find a location near you. COVID-19 vaccine sites can be filtered by vaccine manufacturer and whether the site is a walk-up. Flu vaccines sites can be filtered by age of recipient and type of insurance.
Health Services
Get birth/death certificates, dog licenses and get information about clinics, child care etc.
Order Birth/Death Certificates Online - Approved Vendor
Vital Chek is the Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene's approved vendor for ordering birth and death certificates online. A service fee is involved.
Restaurant Health Grades - ABCEats-Restaurants
Search and find NYC Department of Health grades for NYC restaurants anywhere in NYC by restaurant name, address, or type of cuisine and borough.
Library Databases and Guides
Infoshare Online This link opens in a new window
Demographic data for New York City, New York State, and the United States.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Demographic data, maps, and profile reports of the United States.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Provides access to recent statistics and studies including market researchers, trade organizations, scientific journals, and government databases. Includes a powerful Business Plan export tool.
Cars and Private Vehicles
Alternate Side Parking - Dept. of Transportation
Alternate side parking calendar and explanation of rules.
Bridges and Tunnels (MTA)
Information about the tolled bridges and tunnels operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Interactive Parking Regulation Finder Map
The information contained in SIMS and the information shown here was compiled by the: New York City Department of Transportation for governmental purposes. The information is updated as soon as reasonably practicable. This Application also makes use of a pre-release version of the New York City Department of City Planning’s Geosupport System. The Departments of Transportation and City Planning and the City make no representation as to the accuracy of the information or its suitability for any purpose and disclaim any liability for omissions or errors that may be contained therein. The public is advised that parking regulations are subject to temporary or permanent change and that posted signage must be observed for compliance with laws and regulations.
Pay NYC Parking Tickets
Pay parking fines or look up a ticket.
Port Authority Bridges and Tunnels
Operates tolled tunnels and bridges between Manhattan and Staten Island and New Jersey
Public Transportation and Airports
Apps - myMTA and TrainTime
App that allows you to purchase tickets for Long Island Rail Road and Metro North Railroad, the MTA's commuter train systems.
Long Island Rail Road
Provides commuter train transportation from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Metro-North Railroad
Provides commuter train service from Manhattan and The Bronx to Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Orange Counties in New York State and cities in Connecticut.
MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authoerity)
Access trip planner, service status, and other information pertaining to traveling around NYC and environs by bus, subway, and commuter rail.
New Jersey Transit
Provides commuter bus and train service from Manhattan to New Jersey.
NYC Ferry
Ferry services connecting The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) Train
Provides subway service from Manhattan to Hoboken, Jersey City, Harrison, and Newark in New Jersey.
Staten Island Ferry
Ferry from South Ferry in Manhattan to St. George, Staten Island.
Library Media Resources Center
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Long Island City, NY 11101
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