NYC City Agencies Directory

Find forms, links, and contact information for every NYC government agency. Get the resources you need to resolve violations and stay compliant.

DOB

Department of Buildings

The Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the construction and safety of buildings in New York City.

311 (or 212-NEW-YORK outside NYC)Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

OATH

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings

The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) serves as NYC's central administrative court.

1-844-OATH-NYC (1-844-628-4692)Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HPD

Housing Preservation and Development

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is NYC's housing agency responsible for enforcing the Housing Maintenance Code and ensuring residential buildings are safe and habitable.

311Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

FDNY

Fire Department of the City of New York

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is responsible for fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency medical services.

718-999-2000Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DSNY

Department of Sanitation

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps NYC clean by collecting trash and recyclables, cleaning streets, and enforcing sanitation laws.

311Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

DEP

Department of Environmental Protection

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects NYC's environment and manages its water supply and sewer systems.

311 (or 718-595-7000)Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DOT

Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation (DOT) manages NYC's transportation infrastructure including streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bike lanes.

311Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DOF

Department of Finance

The Department of Finance (DOF) is NYC's tax collector, responsible for property taxes, business taxes, and collecting fines owed to the city.

311 (or 212-NEW-YORK)Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

DOH

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) protects public health in NYC through inspections, licensing, and enforcement.

311Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DEC

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is a state agency (not NYC) that manages natural resources and enforces environmental laws statewide.

518-402-8545Official WebsiteMonday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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