Topic
Development
√ NY Agencies
Department of City Planning
The Department of City Planning is responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive plan for the development of New York City. This includes zoning regulations, land use policies, and urban design guidelines. Mayor’s Management Report
Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a non-profit organization that works to create jobs and foster economic growth in New York City. It partners with private companies and government agencies to promote business development, real estate development, and infrastructure improvements. Mayor’s Management Report
Housing Preservation and Development
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is responsible for promoting the development of affordable housing in New York City. It works with private developers, community organizations, and government agencies to create and preserve affordable housing units. Mayor’s Management Report
Department of Small Business Services
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is responsible for helping small businesses in New York City start, operate, and grow. It provides a range of services, including business counseling, financial assistance, and access to training and resources. Mayor’s Management Report
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the city’s transportation infrastructure. This includes roads, bridges, tunnels, and public transportation systems like buses and subways. The DOT also works on improving pedestrian and bike infrastructure to promote sustainable transportation options. Mayor’s Management Report
Mayor's Office of Sustainability
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability is responsible for creating and implementing policies and programs to promote sustainable development in New York City. This includes initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency in buildings.
Department of Design and Construction
As the City’s primary capital construction project manager, the DDC builds many of the civic facilities New Yorkers use every day: irehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses, senior centers and more. Mayor’s Management Report
√ Reports
State of the City's Housing and Neighborhoods
This report, published by the NYU Furman Center, provides an overview of the housing market in New York City and analyzes trends in affordability, housing production, and neighborhood change.
NYC Economic Development Corporation Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the NYC Economic Development Corporation’s activities and investments, including efforts to promote job creation, business growth, and infrastructure improvements.
New York City Housing Authority Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the New York City Housing Authority’s activities and investments, including efforts to improve public housing conditions and provide supportive services to residents.
NYC Department of City Planning Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the Department of City Planning’s activities and investments, including efforts to promote sustainable development and equitable growth.
Department of Design & Construction Reports
In an effort to provide greater transparency, the DDC generats annual reports, customized for each of the agencies, elected officials and other entitites it partners with to build New York City.
State of the City's Housing and Neighborhoods
This report, published by the NYU Furman Center, provides an overview of the housing market in New York City and analyzes trends in affordability, housing production, and neighborhood change.
NYC Economic Development Corporation Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the NYC Economic Development Corporation’s activities and investments, including efforts to promote job creation, business growth, and infrastructure improvements.
New York City Housing Authority Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the New York City Housing Authority’s activities and investments, including efforts to improve public housing conditions and provide supportive services to residents.
NYC Department of City Planning Annual Report
This report provides an overview of the Department of City Planning’s activities and investments, including efforts to promote sustainable development and equitable growth.
Department of Design & Construction Reports
In an effort to provide greater transparency, the DDC generats annual reports, customized for each of the agencies, elected officials and other entitites it partners with to build New York City.
√ Data sets
New York City Open Data
NYC Open Data sets:
Capital Projects Database: This data set provides information on current and future capital projects taking place in NYC.
Building Permits Database: This data set provides information on all building permits that have been issued in NYC.
Land Use Data: This data set provides information on the zoning and land use of properties in NYC.
Department of City Planning (DCP) Zoning and Land Use Application (ZoLa) System
The DCP ZoLa system provides access to maps and data on zoning and land use in New York City, including information on zoning districts, land use categories, and development projects.
Department of City Planning (DCP)
Master Plan: This document provides a long-term vision for the development of NYC.
Neighborhood Profiles: These profiles provide information on the demographics, economy, and housing stock of different neighborhoods in NYC.
NYC Department of Buildings
The NYC Department of Buildings provides data on building permits, construction activity, and building violations in the city.
Building Permits Database: This data set provides information on all building permits that have been issued in NYC.
Inspection Data: This data set provides information on the results of building inspections.
Fire Safety Data: This data set provides information on fire incidents in NYC.
NYU Furman Center
The NYU Furman Center provides research and data on housing and neighborhoods in New York City, including data on affordable housing, rent levels, and housing policy.
NYC Department of Finance
The NYC Department of Finance provides data on property values and tax assessments in New York City, including information on property sales, assessments, and exemptions.
NYC EDC Impact Report 2022
New York City Economic Development Corporation: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
√ Data visualizations
NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey
The NYU Furman Center has created an interactive data visualization tool that allows users to explore data from the NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey. The tool shows data on housing affordability, housing conditions, and the housing market across the city.
NYC 3D Zoning Map
The Department of City Planning has created a 3D Zoning Map of New York City that shows the height and density restrictions for different areas of the city. The map is interactive and allows users to explore zoning regulations in a visual way.
Building Permits Map
This map displays permit applications and permits issued for work on Individual, Interior and Scenic Landmarks, as well as Historic District buildings in all five boroughs. It includes detailed up-to-date information on the status of LPC permit applications filed and permits issued since January 1, 2016.
Tower Crane Map
This map shows the location of all tower cranes in NYC. Tower cranes are used to build tall buildings, so this map can be used to track the progress of new construction projects.
Housing Stock Map
This map shows the distribution of different types of housing in NYC. The map is color-coded to show the type of housing, such as single-family homes, apartments, or condominiums.
Critical Land Use and Housing Issues for New York State in 2023
The NYU Furman Center examines key housing issues facing legislators and explores evidence about the efficacy of different policy interventions under consideration. This report has a range of visualizations about housing issues in New York City and State.
NYC Construction Dashboard
The NYC Construction Dashboard provides information on real estate and construction development sites by neighborhood.
NYC Street Map
NYC Street Map is an ongoing effort to digitize official street records, bring them together with other street information, and make them easily accessible to the public. With this app, you can find the official mapped width, name, and status of specific streets and how they may relate to specific properties. You can also see how the street grid has changed over time in your area.
√ STATISTICS
NYC population
million, July 2022, Census
NYC Parks Properties
Parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities
Subway Lines
Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New York City in July 2022 was 8,335,897, making it the largest city in the United States.
Transportation
The city’s transportation infrastructure has 28 subway service lines, 25 commuter rail lines, and 11 ferry routes, plus a dense bus network and a robust Citibike system with over 1,500 stations. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Employment
The city’s overall unemployment rate
remains above the national average, at
5.9 percent compared to 3.7 percent for
the country as a whole,44 with especially
high rates estimated for Black (9.4%) and
Hispanic (9.2%) New Yorkers.45 There is
also a disparity in employment rates across
boroughs. For example, the Bronx unem-
ployment rate was estimated at 7.4 percent
in October 2022, compared to 4.2 percent
in Manhattan. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Business Districts
54% of New York City’s jobs are in its business districts, with the vast majority of those in three core employment hubs. The Midtown, Midtown South, and Lower Manhattan office markets represent about 80 percent of all NYC office space.131 As of Fall 2022, the reported vacancy rate for direct and sublet office real estate in Manhattan is 21.9 percent,132 the highest since the mid-1970s when data was first available. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Tourism
Parks
NYC population
million, July 2022, Census
NYC Parks Properties
Parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities
Subway Lines
Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New York City in July 2022 was 8,335,897, making it the largest city in the United States.
Transportation
The city’s transportation infrastructure has 28 subway service lines, 25 commuter rail lines, and 11 ferry routes, plus a dense bus network and a robust Citibike system with over 1,500 stations. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Employment
The city’s overall unemployment rate
remains above the national average, at
5.9 percent compared to 3.7 percent for
the country as a whole,44 with especially
high rates estimated for Black (9.4%) and
Hispanic (9.2%) New Yorkers.45 There is
also a disparity in employment rates across
boroughs. For example, the Bronx unem-
ployment rate was estimated at 7.4 percent
in October 2022, compared to 4.2 percent
in Manhattan. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Business Districts
54% of New York City’s jobs are in its business districts, with the vast majority of those in three core employment hubs. The Midtown, Midtown South, and Lower Manhattan office markets represent about 80 percent of all NYC office space.131 As of Fall 2022, the reported vacancy rate for direct and sublet office real estate in Manhattan is 21.9 percent,132 the highest since the mid-1970s when data was first available. Source: Making New York Work for Everyone
Tourism
Parks
√ Census & American Community Survey
Population
Housing
Transportation
Economic Activity
Population
Housing
Transportation
Economic Activity
√ Non-Profits
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD)
Enterprise Community Partners
The Trust for Public Land
New York City Housing Partnership
Center for NYC Neighborhoods
New York Immigration Coalition
√ Experts
Richard Florida
Ingrid Gould Ellen
Vicki Been
Jonathan Bowles
Sharon Zukin
Jerilyn Perine
√ Journal Articles
"Frameworks to envision equitable urban futures in a changing climate: A multi-level, multidisciplinary case study of New York City"
"The Precarious Project and the Wasted Opportunity: The Social and Cultural Dynamics of Conflict over Urban Development"
"Approaching a zero-waste strategy by reuse in New York City: Challenges and potential"
2020 Waste Manag Res. In New York City (NYC), the aspiring target of zero waste to landfills is robustly engaging the often poorly understood solid waste management technique of reuse. This article compares the NYC reuse activities with that occurring in some select cities of the world. It is shown that the maximum recycle potential is saturated at 66%, and only auxiliary strategies like reuse can achieve the zero waste to landfill ambitions.