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Featured Resources

	NYC Business Express NYC Business Express is a one-stop website that makes starting, operating, and expanding a business in New York City clearer, faster and simpler. NYC Business Express offers the information you need to open and operate a business, apply for permits, licenses and certifications and check violation statuses online.	NYC Starter Guides How-To Video: Grease Interceptors Business Requirements Wizard Submit Applications

	NYC Business Solutions NYC Business Solutions provides a range of cost-free services designed to help businesses start, operate and expand in NYC. Services include legal assistance, financial procurement, staff training and business management courses.	Business Management Courses Legal Assistance Financial Assistance Business Library

New York City Agencies

	NYC Department of Buildings DOB performs plan examinations, inspects properties, licenses trades and issues construction permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Place of Assembly permits.	Applications & Permits Forms Licenses Sustainability Resources Construction Codes Licensed Professional Lists

	NYC Department of City Planning DCP provides zoning guidance and historical status information on active and completed land use applications.	Zoning Handbook ZOLA Land Use Processes

	NYC Department of Consumer Affairs DCA provides operating licenses for a variety of businesses, enforces, inspects and collects fines related to Consumer Protection laws and serves as a mediator and judge over complaint allegations.	License Applications Consumer Resources NYC Restaurant Owner Manual

	NYC Economic Development Corporation NYCEDC’s service programs provide business incubation venues, financing assistance and tax benefit identification services aimed at helping businesses launch and expand in NYC.	Growth and Relocation Entrepreneurial Support Business Incubation The FRESH Initiative Financing & Incentives

	NYC Department of Environmental Protection DEP is the city agency responsible for managing our water supply, regulating air quality, hazardous waste and critical quality of life issues, including noise.	Forms and Permits Grease Trap Interceptors Water & Sewer Bill Payment

	NYC Office of Environmental Remediation OER is a municipal brownfield cleanup program providing grants to groups and projects, technical assistance, job training and community protection measures.	E-Designation Program Green Property Certification Brownfield Incentive Grant Program Searchable Property Database

	NYC Fire Department FDNY serves as first responders to fire and medical emergencies as well as being responsible for advancing public safety through fire prevention, investigation and education programs.	Certificate of Fitness NYC Fire Code Contruction, Demolition, Abatement Fire Prevention Forms Place of Assembly Guide Licensed Master Fire Suppression Contractor List

	NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DOHMH’s mission is to protect and promote the health of New Yorkers.	Restaurant Inspection Info Licenses & Permits Food Protection Course

	NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission LPC provides permits, commission calendars and other information related to designated landmarks. LPC is responsible for identifying and designating the City's landmarks and the buildings in the City's historic districts. The Commission also regulates changes to designated buildings.	Landmark Work Application Form Landmark Work Checklist Records Access Requests Work on Landmark Buildings

	NYC Mayor's Office of Operations MOO oversees the city’s 311 service as well as all city agencies in an attempt to make our government more customer-focused, innovative and efficient.	City Performance Data Business Owner’s Bill of Rights 311

	NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities MOPD develops informative brochures and directories specific to the needs of people with disabilities. These materials detail programs, services, education and other resources available from various city agencies.	Disability Laws Forms & Waivers Disability-Specific Resources Organizational Resources

	NYC Department of Transportation DOT provides property owners with information regarding their responsibilities for sidewalk repairs and violations, tree issues and commercial refuse container permits.	Parking Regulations Street Works Manual Commercial Refuse Permits Signs, Signals & Streetlight Info Commercial Vehicle Regulations Loading Zones

New York State Agencies

	NYS Business First Business First is a business-focused portal to the wealth of incentives, programs and resources available to companies – large and small – within New York State and those that choose to relocate here.	Resources for Small Businesses

	NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets The Department of Agriculture & Markets assists food producers, distributors, vendors and consumers in accessing safe food products through their licensing, inspection, education and grant programs.	Licensing & Registration Food Establishment Licenses Food Safety Rules & Regs Program List

	NYS Liquor Authority The NYS Liquor Authority licenses the sale of and regulates and controls the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages.	Retailer Resources

Other Resources

	NYC Business Improvement Association NYC BID Association communicates information to membership, coordinates interactions between members and government and advocates on behalf of membership to promote business development and quality of life.	Find Your Neighborhood Bid Small Business Services