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Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery Information

The City of New York is providing services to assist small businesses recovering from Hurricane Sandy:
  • The NYC Restarter guide offers a roadmap with important information for reopening your business. Download the guide
  • The NYC Restoration Business Acceleration Team (RBAT) coordinates with agencies and utilities to help you reopen faster. Learn more
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Featured Licenses & Permits:

Dealer in Products for the Disabled
Debt Collection Agency
Electronics Store
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Home Improvement Contractor
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Laundry
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Secondhand Dealer General
Sidewalk Cafe
Sightseeing Guide
Stoop Line Stand
Tattoo
Temporary Street Fair Vendor
Tow Truck Driver
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Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Program (M/WBE)

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Violations


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Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE)
Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE)


STATUS: Property Information

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Property Jobs
Property Profile
Property Tax History
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Transportation
Warehousing & Storage
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