Have inspections for rats by the health department’s Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services been increasing? We track changes in the number of initial inspections citywide and by borough.
This guide provides a summary of the rights and responsibilities, pertinent to residential properties and leases, of diplomatic tenants and their landlords in New York City. It also includes steps that can be taken to address violations, as well as relevant points of contact.
The Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement is responsible for enforcing provisions of the Multiple Dwelling Law prohibiting the advertisement of certain unlawful occupancies.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development inspects public housing developments across the country to ensure that they are safe, sanitary, and in good repair.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is again calling for the implementation of a “mansion tax:” a surcharge on the sale of high-end residences in the city. The Mayor made this one of the featured proposals in his state of the city speech as well as in recent testimony to the state Legislature.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.