The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is responsible
for a wide array of City services, including real estate management, civil
service administration and procurement. Being responsible for such a variety of
activity, it is no surprise that DCAS has many interesting stories to tell. Did
you know that the design of the Manhattan Municipal Building was the result of
an architectural contest? Or that the arm of the Civic Fame statue atop the
Manhattan Municipal Building fell off in 1936? How about that the Green Book was
published with a velvet cover in 1957? Read about these and other fascinating
facts and features!
NYC Parade Car: Learn more about the NYC
Parade Car - used to transport sports figures and celebrities throughout the years.
Civic Fame: Standing 25 feet high, this majestic lady has perched atop the Manhattan Municipal Building since 1913. Covered in gilded copper, Civic Fame was sculpted by the famed Adolph A. Weinman (1870-1952).
DCAS Managed Public Buildings: DCAS is responsible for maintaining one of the most extensive and prestigious public building portfolios in the country. Learn
more about all of our buildings.
Green Book: First published in 1918, the Green Book is the official directory of the City of New York. It lists contact and descriptive information on City, State and federal offices, courts and officials in the five boroughs. Read more about Green Book trivia and learn how to order one for yourself.
