Online Resources and Tools

Find Your Representatives

Interactive Maps

  • CB6 Land Use & Zoning Map
  • CB6 Transportation Maps
  • Public Bathrooms: Finding a public bathroom furnished by the City of New York can be a challenge. This map created in collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine’s office can help.
  • New York City Solar Map: This map shows existing solar PV and solar thermal installations in NYC and gives an estimate of solar PV potential for every rooftop in the five boroughs. The New York City Solar Map is a tool that all New Yorkers can use to learn about the potential for solar on their buildings and across the city. 
  • The Open Accessible Space Information System (OASIS) website provides the richest source of community maps for New York City — free and all in one place. It helps nonprofits, community groups, educators, students, public agencies, and local businesses develop a better understanding of their environment with interactive maps of open spaces, property information, transportation networks, and more.
  • Find a Cooling Center near you: New York City opens cooling centers when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory with a forecasted heat index of 95 degrees or higher for two or more days, or; 100 degrees for any period of time.

Data

  • NYC Open Data makes the wealth of public data generated by various New York City agencies and other City organizations available for public use. As part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City government, this catalog offers access to a repository of government-produced, machine-readable data sets.
  • BYTES of the BIG APPLE™ – is a suite of software, data and geographic base map files. The data and geographic base map files can be imported spreadsheet, database and/or geographic information systems (GIS) software for computer-generated map analysis and production. View and download data sets
  • View more maps and data at the Department of City Planning’s website
  • The Community District Profiles is your gateway to data, maps, and other resources describing New York City’s 59 community districts. The Profiles tool consolidates publicly available information into one place, all at the community district level. Ends with 2010 decennial US Census data. View the BKCB6 Community Profile
  • The DOB Buildings Information System (BIS) provides the public with real-time access to Department data and information, including: Complaints, Inspections, Application processing, Accounting information, Periodic safety reports, Equipment tracking, Trade licensing and contractor tracking.
  • FEMA Flood Map Data Lookup Tool: “What Is My BFE?” tool can help you compare the effective and revised FEMA flood hazard data available for your property.
  • Floodnet: The FloodNet team is composed of researchers and practitioners at NYU, CUNY, and City government agencies working in collaboration with stakeholders to collect and share data that contribute toward flood risk mitigation and building community flood resilience.

Surveys

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Complaints

  • Visit 311 Online to access 311’s most popular complaint services. Their home page will also alert you to scheduled DSNY trash collection, public school closures and alternate side parking. You can also follow up on your 311 complaints by letting the CB6 office know about any complaints/ service requests you’ve submitted by filling out this form.
  • Report a pothole online: A pothole is a hole in the street with a circular or ovular shape and a definable bottom. To be ‘actionable’ the pothole should be at least one foot in diameter and three inches deep. Typically, a DOT inspector will check the pothole. If actionable, DOT will repair it. 

Street Closures

Land Use Guidelines and Handbooks

Rezoning Materials and Resources