The Department of Finance collects some charges (fines, fees, etc.) for other City and State agencies. If you disagree with another agency’s charge, you must contact that agency directly. The Department of Finance does not have the ability to make changes to what other agencies are charging you. Information about what agency to contact is listed below.
Other Agency Charges | Other Agencies |
Boiler, elevator, hazardous substances, plumbing, illuminated sign charges, and public assembly permits | NYC Department of Buildings |
Sidewalk installation and repair, fencing, and sidewalk assessments | NYC Department of Design and Construction |
Sewer connection, water liens, frontage, and meter / sewer | NYC Department of Environmental Protection |
Fire prevention inspection charges | NYC Fire Department |
Cleaning and extermination charges, inspections, sanitation, and stoppage | NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene |
Emergency repairs, demolitions, heat and hot water violations, financial aid liens, shelter rent, Alternative Enforcement Program charges, and management and multi dwelling registration fees | NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development |
Rent stabilized apartment fees | New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal |
Business Improvement District (BID) charges | NYC Department of Small Business Services |
Sidewalk Repairs (old) | NYC Department of Transportation |
Tax commission fees | NYC Tax Commission |
You can pay online. If you are paying by mail, make your check or money order payable to "NYC Department of Finance" and make sure to include your property tax bill payment coupon in the envelope provided. Clearly write the borough-block-lot (BBL) number on the face of the check to ensure that we are able to apply your payment to the correct property.