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Business License Check from NYC’s DCA

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Cris

Looking to verify the license number of a business? NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has an Instant License Check database for the following: Debt Collection Agencies, Electronics Stores, Employment Agencies, Home Improvement Contractors and Salespeople, Locksmiths, Tow Truck Companies, and Used Auto Dealers. The DCA also posts the following lists online: legally operating sidewalk […]

NYC’s Org Chart

Posted on October 7, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

Looking for an organization chart for NYC? Click on the following link from NYC.gov – http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/citywide_org_chart.pdf […]

NYC Housing Code Violations

Posted on September 23, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

Looking for data on housing code violations for a particular building in NYC? The Department of Housing Preservation & Development has a searchable Building Registration & Violations database – search by borough, house #, and street address or block #. […]

General Statistical Sources: New York City and State

Posted on September 14, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

Looking for a guide on finding statistical sources for New York City and State? Check out the General Statistical Sources: New York City and State research guide brought to you by Columbia’s Government Information Librarian! […]

CU Event: THINKING BIG

Posted on September 9, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

THINKING BIG New York and London: Heading Back to the Top This event, featuring a conversation between Mayors Michael Bloomberg of New York and Boris Johnson of London, is the kickoff for continuing discussion between these two cities. Participants will focus on major issues facing New York and London: the future of their financial sectors, […]

New York City Buildings

Posted on September 1, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

Researching landmark buildings, historical societies, and additional resources on New York City buildings? Check out the New York City Buildings Research Guide compiled by the librarians in the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library! […]

NYC Government Documents Guide

Posted on August 28, 2009 (October 11, 2009) by Cris

Looking for NYC government documents? The Government Information Librarian has a wonderful research guide to assist you with links to a variety of publications! Check out the New York City Documents Guide here: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/usgd/nyc.html […]