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 […]
Category: NYC
NYC’s Org Chart
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Public Records – Criminal Records, Political Contributions, Real Estate Records
Looking for sources on criminal records, political contributions, and real estate records? Then look no further than this public records guide. […]