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Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Find out about the Mayor's participation in a national gun control coalition.

<p>Mayor Bill de Blasio has joined with other Mayors in a coalition to keep guns out of criminals' hands.</p> <p>The City will accept comments about the Mayor's decision to join the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition.</p>

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2007

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Rat Poison Signs

Get information about rat poison signs posted in neighborhoods.

The City posts signs in English and Spanish to indicate locations where pest control workers have placed poisoned bait (rodenticide) to kill rats. The sign lists the type of bait used and the date applied.<br><br>The poison is used in accordance with State and City law to reduce the rodent population in New York City. It is placed in a way that is not accessible to the general public, pets, birds, and squirrels.

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2312

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2312/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-04-05T09:47:10.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Planned Water Shutdowns

Get information about scheduled water main shutdowns and water disruptions.

<p>You can get information about scheduled water main shutdowns and large water disruptions.</p> <p>The Department of Environmental Protection usually informs residents of pending water shutoffs by posting notices inside affected buildings. Shutoffs usually start around 8 AM and end by 6 PM but can go later in some cases.</p>

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2224

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2224/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-29T20:16:17.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Gun Stop Program

Provide information or tips about the sale or possession of illegal guns.

Through the Gun Stop Program, the City accepts tips about illegal firearm possession and trafficking. <br /><br />You can receive a $1,000 reward if you provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction. You do not need to provide information about yourself. Even if you remain anonymous, you may still be eligible for a reward if your tip leads to the seizure of an illegal gun.

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1784

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1784/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-03-02T14:20:39.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Pesticide Use Without Notification Complaint

Report a person or business that uses pesticide without giving advance notice.

The City accepts reports of people or businesses that do not give advance notice about pesticide application.<br /><br />The City accepts reports of home or property owners with a lawn, or other kind of green space covering an area larger than 100 square feet who do not post warning signs when using pesticides or pesticide-containing fertilizers outdoors. <br /><br />The City also accepts reports of commercial lawn pesticide applicators who do not give written notice to occupants of neighboring properties 48 hours before applying lawn care pesticides. Reports are also accepted of residential or non-residential building owners who do not give written notice to occupants within 24 hours of a scheduled pesticide application.

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2207

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2207/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-04-05T09:46:07.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Debt Management Tips

Get a flyer with tips for taking control of personal debt.

You can get a flyer with important tips about managing credit and debt.

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2884

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2884/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-04-05T09:43:50.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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CityPay

Pay online for New York City services, bills, and fees.

<p>Pay for New York City services, violations, property and business taxes, permit and license fees, inspection fees, and course or certificate fees online through CityPay. CityPay supports Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer version 9.0 and higher.</p>

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3082

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3082/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-12-14T10:57:07.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Donate, Buy or Sell Assistive and Medical Devices

Donate, buy, or sell medical or assistive technology equipment including wheelchairs, hearing aids, hospital beds, scooters, and other devices.

<p>The GetATstuff program helps connect people who have assistive devices they no longer need with disabled people who could use those devices.</p>

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3405

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3405/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-07-02T13:26:31.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Littering Complaint

Report chronic littering of small amounts of trash and debris.

<p>You can report streets and sidewalks that are the target of chronic littering. You cannot report a one-time occurrence. People caught littering may get a summons. If you are a property owner, you are responsible for cleaning litter from public areas next to your property, even if a chronic littering report has been filed.</p> <p>You can also report litter, garbage, or debris on highways.</p>

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1165

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1165/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-08-20T16:57:03.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Special Permit for Physical Culture Establishment

Get information about the special permit that is required to open and operate a health club or similar business in the City.

<p>You need a special permit to open and operate physical culture establishments in New York City. Physical culture establishments are health clubs or similar businesses where customers go to exercise or to care for their bodies. It will take you 4 to 6 months to get the permit. The permit is valid for up to 10 years before you have to renew it.</p>

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3149

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3149/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-09-18T14:51:29.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Fire Hydrant Poster

Get a poster about the dangers of having fire hydrants open during a heat wave.

The City offers a poster about the dangers of having fire hydrants open during a heat wave.

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1703

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1703/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-06-02T13:50:08.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Handgun, Rifle, or Shotgun Permit

Apply for or renew a permit to own a handgun, rifle, or shotgun.

The City issues permits to own handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

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1787

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1787/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-10-07T10:00:39.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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FastTrac NewVenture

Learn about FastTrac NewVenture, an educational program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs gain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to start a successful business.

<p>The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) in partnership with SUNY's Levin Institute offers this free educational program utilizing the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac curriculum to help aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate business ideas and develop start-up plans. In this four-week (8 full-day class sessions) course, students review their business idea with experienced coaches and successful entrepreneurs, develop a strong business plan, and connect to services that will help them start their business, including NYC Business Solutions services.</p>

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2829

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2829/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-04-05T09:49:23.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Private Carter Sanitation Complaint

Make a complaint about a commercial waste disposal company.

The City accepts reports that commercial waste disposal companies are not following Business Integrity Commission's rules and regulations. Following an investigation, violations will be issued as appropriate.

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2394

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2394/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T09:27:23.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Abandoned Apartment

Make a complaint about an abandoned apartment unit in a building managed by HPD.

<p>You can make a complaint about an abandoned apartment unit in a building managed by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). You must provide your contact information.</p>

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3462

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3462/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-01-30T17:33:37.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Dust Control Equipment Permit

Apply for a permit to install and operate equipment that will create or emit dust.

The City supplies permits for the installation of any machine that will create dust, such as cement or woodworking machines. <br><br>Dust producing machines also require dust collectors or other air pollution control equipment.

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1571

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1571/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T08:32:38.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Gas Utilities Customer Service Request

Get answers to questions about gas bills from City utilities.

<p>If you are a resident or business owner in the Bronx, Manhattan, and parts of Queens (Astoria and northeast Queens), you can get information about gas service and billing support from Con Edison.</p> <p>If you are a resident or business owner in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and most parts of Queens, you can get gas service and billing support from National Grid.</p>

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1756

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1756/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-12-18T12:00:03.000

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Plan Examiner Appointment

Schedule a plan examiner appointment.

The City requires all applicants who have filed a construction job and have received objections to schedule an appointment with a Department of Buildings (DOB) Plan Examiner until all objections have been met and the construction plans have been approved. No construction may begin until all plans have been approved.<br /><br />The following types of appointments are available:<br /><br /> <ul class='dashes'> <li>Plan examinations </li> <li>Emergency plan examinations involving time limitations</li> <li>Consultations on future building plans, before formally opening a file with the City</li> <li>Reconsideration appointments for disapproved or rejected plans towards construction projects</li> <li>Technical compliance unit appointments, zoning reviews, special enforcement, or special audit reviews requested as the result of an audit or official review</li> </ul> <div>You will need to provide the following to schedule a Plan Examiner appointment:</div> <div><br /></div> <div> <ul class='dashes'> <li>Job and Document Number </li> <li>Attendee DOB ID and PIN Number</li> </ul> <div><br />You may also schedule an appointment to have plans for a New Building or Major Alteration project in any borough reviewed at the state-of-the-art plan review center located in Manhattan at 80 Centre Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013. To participate, you must register for eFiling and contact the Development Hub at <a href='mailto:nycdevelopmenthub@buildings.nyc.gov'>nycdevelopmenthub@buildings.nyc.gov</a> before submitting applications and plans electronically.</div> </div> <div data-mce-bogus='1' class='mcePaste' id='_mcePaste' style='position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; top: -25px; left: 0px;'></div>

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2217

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2217/service

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Parking Signs and Locator

Look up parking signs located on any City street.

<p>You can learn about general parking regulations and view photographs of the most common parking signs.</p> <p>You can look up the parking signs located on any City street. The Department of Transportation's parking sign locator might not include new or temporary changes to local parking regulations, so you should always read the posted street signs before parking your car.</p> <p>You can make a complaint that information on the parking sign website does not match the actual street signs posted.</p>

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2178

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2178/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-29T20:16:04.000

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Public School Sexual Misconduct

Get information about sexual misconduct enforcement in public schools.

The City provides information and enforcement on reported sexual misconduct between students and students or teachers and students.<br><br>For more information, contact your school.

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2443

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2443/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-03-02T14:09:12.000

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Newsrack Information and Registration

Get information and registration forms for newsrack owners or operators.

You can get information and registration forms for sidewalk newsrack owners or operators.

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3014

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3014/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-08-11T10:14:45.000

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Cell Phone Number Portability

Get information about the law that requires cell phone service providers to allow customers to keep their phone number when changing carriers.

The Federal government provides information about the law that requires cell phone service providers to allow customers to keep their phone number when changing carriers Customers should contact their current carrier with specific questions about keeping their phone number.

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2845

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2845/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T08:09:37.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Deferred Action Immigration Program

Information about President Obama's 'deferred action' or 'executive action' immigration program.

<p>Deferred Action is a federal government program that gives certain undocumented immigrants work authorization and temporary protection from deportation. People who qualify for this program can also apply for a Social Security card. There are 3 different types of Deferred Action Programs:</p> <p>• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)<br />• Expanded DACA<br />• Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and U.S. Citizens (DAPA)</p> <p>Expanded DACA and DAPA are not currently available because of the Supreme Court's June 2016 decision.  Eligible immigrants can continue to apply for the original 2012 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program.</p>

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4601

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/4601/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-07-08T17:16:37.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

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Drug Activity Complaint

Report illegal drug use or sale.

<p>You can report illegal drug use or sale in action. You can also report locations of chronic drug dealing or names of people involved in drug activity. You do not need to provide any information about yourself.</p>

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1567

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1567/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-08-10T10:11:02.000

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GED Bridge Classes at LaGuardia Community College

Get information about free GED Bridge classes at LaGuardia Community College.

The GED Bridge to Health and Business Career Program helps students enter or advance in the health or business professions while studying to pass the GED exam. <div></div>

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1741

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1741/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-05-18T09:56:17.000

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Crematory Permit

Apply for a permit to set up and operate a crematorium.

The City supplies permits for the operation of crematoriums.

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2875

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2875/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T08:25:23.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Drones

Drones are more formally known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

<p>If you see a drone being flown in the City, call 911.</p> <p>Drones are more formally known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and are illegal to fly in New York City.</p>

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5521

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/5521/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-01-20T10:22:12.000

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Metal Plate Complaint

Report a shifted, noisy, or slippery steel plate on a street or highway.

<p>You can report a steel plate condition located on a City street or highway that is:</p><ul><li>noisy</li><li>shifted</li><li>slippery and missing anti-skid material</li></ul><br /> Metal plates are used to cover excavations and street defects during construction projects. <p></p>

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2018

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2018/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T09:02:24.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Lien Sales

Get information about liens placed on property due to unpaid property taxes or water, sewer, or other property-related charges.

<p>The City can place a lien against your property if you have not paid one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Property taxes</li> <li>Water or sewer charges, including surcharges</li> <li>Other property charges (including sidewalk repair, vacant lot cleaning, emergency repair program charges, and alternate enforcement program charges)</li> <li>Interest, fines, or fees on the taxes and charges described above </li> </ul> <p>If the City places a lien on your property, the Department of Finance will mail you a Lien Sale Notice. Notices are sent 90 days, 60 days, 30 days, and 10 days before the lien sale.</p> <p>When the City sells a lien to a lien holder, it is not selling your property. The lien holder does not buy your property. The lien holder is an authorized private collection agency that buys the right to collect the money that you owe the City. Property owners should not deal with anyone other than the lien holder or its authorized representatives. The general public is not allowed to buy liens.</p> <font size='1'> <p>Once sold, if you have not paid the lien in full or entered into a payment agreement with the new lien holder, the lien holder can begin formal foreclosure proceedings.</p> </font>

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2991

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2991/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T14:56:53.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Blood Pressure Checks

Get information about pharmacies in some neighborhoods where you can check your blood pressure.

<p>The City provides the locations of free, self-service blood pressure checks in local pharmacies in Harlem, the Bronx&#160;and&#160;Brooklyn.</p><p>Many pharmacies throughout the City have free blood pressure check machines. The City encourages you to visit your local pharmacy and get tested.</p>

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1732

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1732/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T17:59:30.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Hotel Contract Complaint

Make a complaint about a contract or billing issue with a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast.

You can make a complaint about billing and contract disputes with hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts.

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2960

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2960/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-10-14T14:43:10.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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NYC Child Care Connect

Search for and compare licensed child care centers.

<p>NYC Child Care Connect is an online portal that includes a group child care center directory and a free messaging service that parents and caregivers can sign up for to receive notifications about specific child care centers.</p> <p>To compare child care centers, you can review:</p> <ul> <li>Recent inspection reports</li> <li>Violations issued</li> <li>Staff turnover</li> </ul> <p> </p>

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5844

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/5844/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-01T17:13:34.000

2018-08-24T15:30:12.000

20090318-EE0C20B4-13C9-11DE-BC3D-9F9C72AB9F2C

Animal Facility Complaint

Report an animal facility that is unsanitary or operating without a permit.

<p>The City accepts complaints about animal facilities that are unsanitary or operating without a permit. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>Animal shelters</li> <li>Boarding facilities</li> <li>Groomers</li> <li>Horse stables</li> <li>Kennels</li> <li>Petting zoos or other animal exhibits</li> <li>Pet stores that sell a variety of pets, not just cats or dogs</li> </ul>

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1067

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1067/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-04-02T17:05:09.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

2003-05-16-17-57-47_000010083ec55ef2400414c7

Self Certification of Plumbing Inspections

Get information about plumber self-certification, inspections, and tests.

<p>The City provides information for plumbers and fire suppression contractors about self-certification of plumbing and plumbing-related inspections and tests. Inspection requests must be submitted through Inspection Ready, which is a new online inspection request and routing system.</p>

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2423

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2423/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-12-11T15:20:39.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20090318-EB2857DC-13C9-11DE-B0A9-A63420898EC5

Sightseeing Guide or Bus License

Apply for or renew a license to direct people to places of interest or to drive a sightseeing vehicle that carries eight or more passengers.

The City licenses tour guides and buses.<br><br>A person or business must have a Tour Guide License to direct people to places of interest for a fee. Businesses must have a Sightseeing Bus License to operate vehicles, including duck boats, that transport eight or more passengers to places of interest.

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2460

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2460/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-04-30T17:16:37.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

2002-12-06-19-07-55_000010083df13c564002435d

Internet Scam Guide

Get a guide to avoiding deceptive deals on the Internet.

You can get a guide to avoiding deceptive deals on the Internet.

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2972

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2972/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-05-01T10:06:48.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20090318-DE723BDE-13C9-11DE-A0B2-DAC2A586F006

Newsstand License

Apply for or renew a license to sell newspapers and magazines from a stand on a public sidewalk.

The City licenses newsstands.<br><br>A person or business must have a Newsstand License to run any stand or booth that is not easily removable and sells mainly newspapers and magazines.

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3016

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3016/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-04-30T17:09:58.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20031222-CD729CE6-34B0-11D8-9245-928BB093097C

Refrigerator Disposal Complaint

Report a refrigerator or freezer placed out for disposal without the door being removed.

Refrigerators or freezers placed on a sidewalk or in a public alley way for disposal must have all doors and locking devices removed. You can report refrigerators or freezers that still have doors attached.

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1899

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1899/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-10-22T15:32:02.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

2002-12-05-21-00-02_000010083df004bd4001e432

Street Not Swept Complaint

Report a poor or missed street cleaning.

<div>You can report a street sweeper that did not follow a posted schedule or did not clean a street properly. This includes reports of parked cars that are blocking street sweeping operations during posted times.</div> <br />Only reports about streets with posted alternate side parking regulations are accepted. Reports are not accepted when sweeping operations are stopped due to holidays, weather related conditions, or other reasons.<br /> <div data-mce-bogus='1' style='overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px; position: absolute; left: -40px; top: -25px;' class='mcePaste' id='_mcePaste'>On</div>

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2536

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2536/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-02-21T09:13:55.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20100817-9209ED60-AA12-11DF-BC2C-96DAE110FEB8

E-Designation Approval Letter

Information about the E-Designation (or 'little 'e'') approval letter for Department of Buildings projects.

To move forward with a Department of Buildings job on a tax lot that has an E-Designation (also known as a &#8220;little &#8216;e&#8217;&#8221;), you must get an approval letter from the City&#8217;s Office of Environmental Remediation. An &#8220;E-Designation&#8221; is the identification on the City&#8217;s zoning map of a tax lot that might be negatively impacted by hazardous materials contamination, high noise levels or poor air quality.

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1574

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1574/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2013-09-29T08:32:50.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

2002-12-06-21-51-41_000010083df1623f400251b9

Autopsy Report

Get an autopsy report if you are a legal family member.

The City provides autopsy reports to legal family members.

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1116

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1116/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-02-06T14:23:51.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

2003-04-18-16-55-01_000010083ea0662d4003fa42

Child Safety Video or DVD

Watch the child safety film A Life to Love or order a copy on video or DVD.

The City's short film 'A Life to Love' offers tips on keeping children safe in a variety of everyday situations. The film is 14 minutes long.

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1375

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1375/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-11-09T12:37:33.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20120711-17633CAE-CB8C-11E1-AF8D-8DC55CC16204

Vehicle Exhaust Complaint

Report visible exhaust from a vehicle.

You can report visible exhaust from a vehicle.

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2683

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2683/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-07-07T10:09:24.000

2015-12-16T15:30:12.000

20040514-527FD1AA-A5BE-11D8-9F97-ADF3AC7579A1

Film or Television Production Complaint

Make a complaint about noise and other issues with a film or television production.

You can make a complaint about a film or television production in the City.<br /><br />You can report issues such as:<br /> <ul> <li>Generator noise</li> <li>Bright film lights</li> <li>Filming without a permit</li> <li>Trailers blocking sidewalks</li> </ul>

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2047

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2047/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-10-06T10:53:03.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20051115-407BCBFE-55F2-11DA-9B9D-96DAE110FEB8

New York City Rent Increase

Get information about rent increases in rent stabilized apartments and lofts.

<p>Market rate apartment rental rates and lease terms are negotiated between the owner and tenant. The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (NYCRGB) determines rent increases for lease renewals of rent stabilized apartments, lofts, hotels and single room occupancies (SROs). It does not set the rent increase for vacancy leases, rent controlled apartments, unregulated apartments, or subsidized housing. Rent increase percentages for rent stabilized apartments and lofts are adjusted each year.</p> <p>For leases beginning between October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, the rent increase for rent stabilized apartment and loft renewals is:</p> <ul> <li>1-year lease: 0% for tenants paying the 'legal regulated rent' for their apartment as established by the rent stabilization laws.</li> <li>2-year lease: 2%</li> </ul> <p>For leases beginning between October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, the rent increase for rent stabilized apartment and loft renewals will be:</p> <ul> <li>1-year lease: 0% for tenants paying the 'legal regulated rent' for their apartment as established by the rent stabilization laws.</li> <li>2-year lease: 2%</li> </ul> <p>However, if a tenant is paying a 'preferential rent,' which an owner agrees to charge and is lower than the legal regulated rent that the owner could lawfully collect, the owner may be allowed to increase the rent up to the 'legal regulated rent,' even if the increase is greater than the rent increase guidelines that are in effect.</p>

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2069

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2069/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-29T20:14:22.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20130320-6D622240-9194-11E2-B20C-96DAE110FEB8

NYC Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

Get information about the City's Action Plan for spending Federal disaster funds.

<div>The City's plan for spending disaster aid for Hurricane Sandy recovery, known as the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan, has been approved by the Federal government.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>The City has completed a proposed Amendment 12 for the Action Plan and the public comment period has ended.<br /></div> <div><br /></div> <div>Paper copies of the Action Plan Amendment 12 are available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese (simplified), as well as in large print format by writing to:</div> <div><br /></div> <div>New York City Office of Management and Budget</div> <div>255 Greenwich Street, 8th Floor Reception Area</div> <div>New York, NY 10007</div>

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2120

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2120/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-10-25T00:00:24.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

2002-12-12-17-47-15_000010083df91209400269f0

Find a Vehicle That Was Moved Due to an Event

Find a vehicle was moved due to an accident, filming, street event, or construction.

<p>You can get information about vehicles that were moved due to accidents, filming, parades, street events, or construction. Vehicles are normally relocated to another spot on a nearby street. To find a relocated vehicle, contact the local police precinct where you last saw the vehicle.</p>

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1688

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1688/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-12-14T10:02:24.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20090318-D7301A3A-13C9-11DE-B3B8-E2470D3B2251

Heat or Hot Water Complaint

Make a complaint about a building that is too cold, overheated, or has no hot water.

<p>Between October 1 and May 31, you can report an apartment building that does not have enough heat. Between June 1 and September 30, you can make a complaint about a residential building that has the heat on. If you are reporting that the heat is turned on during the summer months for an entire building, or making a heat or hot water complaint for an apartment, you must provide your contact information.</p> <p>You can also make heat complaints about commercial or non-residential buildings. Non-residential buildings include:</p> <ul> <li>Senior centers</li> <li>Drug rehab treatment facilities</li> <li>Private schools</li> <li>Day care centers</li> <li>Government buildings</li> </ul> <p>Before filing a heat or hot water complaint, you should try to resolve the issue with your landlord, managing agent, or superintendent.</p>

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1813

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1813/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-29T20:12:12.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

20140709-A9AA85C4-07A6-11E4-8807-9758C48BB78F

Drywell Installation

Information on the design and installation of drywells.

If you intend to install a drywell, the Department of Buildings requires you to file SD1 and SD2 forms.  <div><br /></div> <div>Also, at least 48 hours before digging, a contractor must notify the DOB of their intent to dig by calling (212) 393-2550.</div>

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4181

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/4181/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-05-04T09:44:26.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

2002-12-12-17-22-24_000010083df90c4740026593

Bottled Water Complaint

Make a complaint about plain bottled water.

<p>To make a complaint about plain bottled water, you will need to know the brand of water, the size of the bottle, where it was purchased, and when. Save and refrigerate the remaining water in its bottle and any other bottles purchased at the same time. When you file a complaint, the City will contact you and may collect the bottles for testing as appropriate. Please provide at least a daytime phone number or email address for follow-up.</p>

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3580

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3580/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-01-06T13:15:08.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000