This brief, which was commissioned by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Financial Empowerment, examines both sides of people's balance sheets; that is, both their savings and debt levels.
In compliance with Local Law 84 of
2009. Since 2009, DCAS has coordinated with City agencies to benchmark nearly 3,000
buildings including libraries, police stations, firehouses, schools, colleges, courthouses,
hospitals, community centers and government offices.
This report presents statistical information on the New York City General Corporation Tax (GCT) and Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT). Data are provided for tax year 1997, the latest year for which complete information is available, and for previously unpublished tax years.
Since changes in market value are
phased in, previous years’ increases in market value are still being reflected in the current
year’s assessed values. As a result, overall taxable billable assessed value (BAV)
increased by 6.3 percent.
The Mayor’s housing plan, “Housing New York: A Five-Borough, Ten-Year Plan,” has called
attention to the affordability crisis many New Yorkers face, particularly senior citizens and people
with disabilities
The commercial rent tax (CRT) is imposed on the rent paid by tenants who occupy or use real property for
commercial purposes in Manhattan south of 96th Street.
An investigation into Rita Copeland, former treasurer of the Tenant Association for 51-55 East 129th St., NYC, a building participating in NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Tenant Interim Lease Program (TIL), stole over $50,000 from this building.
Since 2009, DCAS has worked with 28 City
operating agencies to benchmark over 3,000 buildings including libraries, police stations, firehouses,
schools, courthouses, health clinics, community centers and government offices.
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.