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NEW YORK CITY GOVERNMENT

(80 listings) File Created: 09-Oct-08

This category contains the following:

MAYOR'S OFFICE (EXECUTIVE BRANCH) (6 listings)
DEPARTMENTS (67 listings)
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS (2 listings)
PUBLIC UTILITIES (1 listings)
OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND ORGANIZATIONS (3 listings)
INFORMATION SOURCES: INTERNET (1 listings)

SeeGOVERNMENT, BRANCHES OF NATIONAL IN NEW YORK

One important location in NYC is City Hall, located in City Hall Park at the intersections of Broadway, Park Row and Chambers St. Call 788-2594 for more information.

A good source of information about the City can be found in the following book, which unfortunately is hard to find.
The New York City Almanac- The Ultimate Fact Book for the five boroughs by Edward Forlie. It includes subway and bus maps which have been photocopied from the originals - although they are slightly out of date now, and theater seating charts. A Citadel Press Book Published by Carol Publishing Group, New Jersey, 395 pp , 1lb 1oz, 8 in, $14.95. Available at www.amazon.com See below for some important government numbers.

MAYOR'S OFFICE (EXECUTIVE BRANCH)


	City Hall New York's City Hall has been a city landmark for nearly 200 years. The structure contains a number of objects gathered through its long history, including Washington's writing desk in the Govenor's Room and a number of paintings by Morse, Peale and other well-known artists. Click here for a Location CivicCenter (Broadway, between Park Row and Chambers Street)........................Tel: 212-788-6865 Internet:................................................................... www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/om/html/cityhall.html
	Gracie Mansion Official residence of the Mayor of NYC, the mansion is both an historic landmark & now as then a retreat from the busier parts of the city. Tours available, call for reservations. 180 E. 88th St., Carnegie Hill (At East End Ave.)..............................................Tel: 212-570-4751 Internet:.................................................................... www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/om/html/gracie.html Business Hrs. We 10-14; 86 St (Lex:4,5,6), 96 St (Lex: 6); Map
	Mayor's Office of Operations 100 Church St., Financial District.......................................................................... Tel: 212-788-1467 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-788-1665 Map	Top
	Mayor's Office, The Public Advocate The Public Advocate's site's explanation of government - Mayor page. Internet:.............................................................................................. www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov
	Mayor's Office The Mayor's Action Center can be reached at (212) 788-9600. City Hall Pk., CivicCenter (Surrounded by Broadway, Park Row & Chambers St.) General Info:........................................................................................................... 212-788-3000 Internet:............................................................................. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/om/home.html City Hall (Brdwy:N,R)
	People with Disabilities, Office for (MOPD) Office responsible for developing policies concerning those with disabilities, and implementing City compliance with ADA standards. Provides information on transportation, services for the deaf, blind and developmentally disabled, housing and VESID programs. 100 Gold St., Lower East Side (Second Floor.).................................................Tel: 212-788-2830 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-788-2838; Fax:............................................212-341-9843 Internet:............................................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/home.html Map

DEPARTMENTS

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	Animal Shelter NYC 326 E. 110th St., East Harlem............................................................... Emergencies:212-722-3620 Recorded Information:...........1-888-772-9692; Tel: ............................................718-649-8600 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-722-4994 Mo-Fr 8-20; Map
	Board of Elections The Board of Elections is an administrative body of 10 bipartisan Commissioners, two from each borough, appointed by the City Council for a term of four years. The Board oversees voter, poll site, and campaign-related issues. How to register to vote. Tel: ........................................... 212-868-3692; TTY Line ( Deaf ):....................... 212-487-5496 Internet:................................................................................................................ vote.nyc.ny.us/	Top
	Buildings Department of - Staten Island Enforces building & electrical codes, zoning resolutions and all laws related to construction. 10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island (Borough Hall, 2nd Flr)............................ Tel: 718-816-2320 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 718-816-2164; Customer Services:.................... 718-816-2300 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Buildings, Department of - Bronx Enforces building & electrical codes, zoning resolutions and all laws related to construction. 1932 Arthur Ave., Bronx................................................................................. Tel: 718-579-6931 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 718-579-6903; Customer Services:.................... 718-579-6920 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Buildings, Department of - Brooklyn Enforces building & electrical codes, zoning resolutions and all laws related to construction. 210 Joralemon St., fl. 8, Brooklyn..................................................................Tel: 718-802-3677 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 718-802-4330; Customer Services:.................... 718-802-3675 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Buildings, Department of - Queens Enforces building & electrical codes, zoning resolutions and all laws related to construction. 120 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens...................................................................Tel: 718-286-0601 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 718-286-0781; Customer Services:.................... 718-286-0600 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Buildings, Department Of - Manhattan Enforces building & electrical codes, zoning resolutions and all laws related to construction. 280 Broadway, CivicCenter............................................................................Tel: 212-566-0011 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-566-4769; Customer Services:.................... 212-566-0042 Fax:.......................................... 212-312-8065; Internet:...................... www.nyc.gov/html/dob LM (Thomas & Worth Sts.); Map	Top
	Campaign Finance Board The Campaign Finance Board administers the City Campaign Finance Program, publishes the City Voter Guide, and implements the debate requirement for candidates running for Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate. 40 Rector St., fl. 7, White Hall........................................................................Tel: 212-306-7100 Fax:.......................................... 212-306-7143; E-mail:..................................... info@nyccfb.info Internet:.............................................................................................................. www.nyccfb.info Map
	Chief Medical Examiner - Bronx The Bronx office of the medical examiner. Bronx (Van Etten Hospital, Bronx Municipal Campus, Pelhan Pkwy & Eastchester Rd.) Tel: ......................................................................................................................... 718-829-2030 Internet:..................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/ocme/html/dirmedex.html
	Chief Medical Examiner - Brooklyn Brooklyn location of the Medical Examiner. 451 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn (Kings County Hospital Mortuary)................................Tel: 718-221-0600 Internet:..................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/ocme/html/dirmedex.html Map
	Chief Medical Examiner - Queens Queens location of the Medical Examiner. 82 164th St., Jamaica (Queens General Hospital)...................................................Tel: 718-883-3871 Internet:..................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/ocme/html/dirmedex.html Map
	Chief Medical Examiner - Staten Island Staten Island office of the Medical Examiner. 460 Brielle Ave., Staten Island (Seaview Hospital, Rehabilitation Center & Home)...... Tel: 718-668-0620 Internet:..................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/ocme/html/dirmedex.html Map	Top
	Chief Medical Examiner The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence; by casualty or by suicide; suddenly, when in apparent good health; when unattended by a physician; in a correctional facility; or in any suspicious or unusual manner. The Office also investigates when an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate the body of a person. 520 First Ave., Medical City........................................................................... Tel: 212-447-2030 Internet:..................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/ocme/html/dirmedex.html Map
	Children's Services, Administration For The Administration for Children's Services provides programs for children subjected to abuse and neglect, foster care or adoptive homes when necessary, and oversees day care, Head Start, and child support enforcement. 150 William St., fl. 18, CivicCenter.............................................................Tel: 1-877-543-7692 Child Abuse Hotline:.............................................................................................1-800-342-3720 Internet:...............................................................www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/home/home.shtml Map
	City Clerk - Bronx Issues marriage licenses, performs civil marriage ceremonies, files oaths of office, registers domestic partnerships, registers lobbyists, qualifies commissioners of deeds and issues certificated of non-impediments. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx (Supreme Court Building)....................................Tel: 718-590-5307 Internet:................................................... nycmarriagebureau.com/about/agency_overview.html Map
	City Clerk - Brooklyn Issues marriage licenses, performs civil marriage ceremonies, files oaths of office, registers domestic partnerships, registers lobbyists, qualifies commissioners of deeds and issues certificated of non-impediments. 210 Joralemon St., fl. 2, Brooklyn (Municipal Building).....................................Tel: 718-802-4107 Internet:................................................... nycmarriagebureau.com/about/agency_overview.html Map
	City Clerk - Manhattan Issues marriage licenses, performs civil marriage ceremonies, files oaths of office, registers domestic partnerships, registers lobbyists, qualifies commissioners of deeds and issues certificated of non-impediments. 1 Centre St., CivicCenter (Municipal Building)....................................................Tel: 212-669-2400 Internet:..................................................... ycmarriagebureau.com/about/agency_overview.html Map	Top
	City Clerk - Queens Issues marriage licenses, performs civil marriage ceremonies, files oaths of office, registers domestic partnerships, registers lobbyists, qualifies commissioners of deeds and issues certificated of non-impediments. 120 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens (Borough Hall Building).................................Tel: 718-286-2846 Internet:................................................... nycmarriagebureau.com/about/agency_overview.html Map
	City Clerk - Staten Island Issues marriage licenses, performs civil marriage ceremonies, files oaths of office, registers domestic partnerships, registers lobbyists, qualifies commissioners of deeds and issues certificated of non-impediments. 10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island (Borough Hall Building)............................Tel: 718-816-2290 Internet:................................................... nycmarriagebureau.com/about/agency_overview.html Map
	City Planning, Department of - Bronx The department is responsible for the urban planning to promote the orderly growth and development of the city. Bronx (One Fordham Plaza, 5th Fl).....................................................................Tel: 718-220-8500 Fax:.......................................... 718-584-8628; Internet:..... www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html
	City Planning, Department of - Brooklyn The department is responsible for the urban planning to promote the orderly growth and development of the city. Court St., fl. 7, Brooklyn................................................................................. Tel: 718-643-7550 Fax:.......................................... 718-596-2609; Internet:..... www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html
	City Planning, Department of - Manhattan The Commission is responsible for the urban planning to promote the orderly growth and development of the city. 22 Reade St., CivicCenter..................................................................Information:212-720-3300 Public Relations:....................... 212-720-3471; Schedule Info:............................212-720-3300 Bookstore:................................ 212-720-3667; Fax:............................................212-720-3219 Internet:.................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html Mo-Fr 9-17; Map	Top
	City Planning, Department of - Queens The department is responsible for the urban planning to promote the orderly growth and development of the city. 120 Queens Blvd., Room201, Kew Gardens..................................................Tel: 718-286-3170 Fax:.......................................... 718-286-3183; Internet:..... www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html Map
	City Planning, Department of - Staten Island The department is responsible for the urban planning to promote the orderly growth and development of the city. Staten Island (130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Flr.).................................................... Tel: 718-556-7240 Fax:.......................................... 718-556-7305; Internet:..... www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/home.html
	Civilian Complaint Review Board This Board accepts and reviews cases of malfeasance by police offices (e.g., use of excessive forces, asking for gifts, alleged criminal behavior by police officers, etc). 40 Rector St., fl. 2nd, Financial District..................................................................Tel: 212--311 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-504-4115; Tel: ........................................ 1-800-341-2272 Internet:................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/ccrb/home.html Mo-Fr 8-18; Eng, Span, Chin; Wall St (Brdwy:4,5); Map
	Commission on Human Rights NYC - Bronx Enforces the City's Human Rights Law. Includes information on filing complaints, mediation, office locations and hours. 1932 Arthur Ave., Room203a, Bronx..............................................................Tel: 718-579-6900 Internet:................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html Map
	Commission on Human Rights NYC - Queens Enforces the City's Human Rights Law. Includes information on filing complaints, mediation, office locations and hours 136 Thirty-Ninth Ave., fl. 3, Queens............................................................... Tel: 718-886-6162 Internet:................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html Map	Top
	Commission on Human Rights NYC - Staten Island Forces the City's Human Rights Law. Includes information on filing complaints, mediation, office locations and hours. 60 Bay St., fl. 7, Staten Island........................................................................Tel: 718-390-8506 Internet:................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html Map
	Commission on Human Rights of NYC - Brooklyn Enforces the City's Human Rights Law. Includes information on filing complaints, mediation, office locations and hours. 275 Livingston St., fl. 2, Brooklyn..................................................................Tel: 718-722-3130 Internet:................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html Map
	Commission on Human Rights of NYC - Manhattan Enforces the City's Human Rights Law. Includes information on filing complaints, mediation, office locations and hours. 40 Rector St., fl. 10, Financial District............................................................Tel: 212-306-7500 Internet:................................................................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/cchr Map
	Commission to Combat Police Corruption A permanent board to monitor and evaluate the anti-corruption programs, activities, commitment, and efforts of the New York City Police Department. 17 Battery Pl., Suite327, White Hall.............................................................. Tel: 212-487-7350 Internet:............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/ccpc/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Consumer Affairs, Department of Handles complaints about NYC businesses who attempt to defraud or mislead customers. Number for Chinese speakers is (212) 487-4488 and the phone number for Korean speakers is (718) 286-2996. 42 Broadway, Financial District........................................................ Information:212-487-4444 TDD for Hearing Impaired:........ 212-487-4465; Spanish Speaking:..................... 212-487-4481 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/home/home.shtml Mo-Fr 9-17; Map	Top
	Correction, Department Of The Department provides custody of males and females, 16 and older, who after arraignment on criminal charges & incarcerates those sentenced in the city to terms of up to one year, parole violators awaiting parole revocation hearings, and persons charged with civil crimes. 60 Hudson St., Tribeca...................................................................................Tel: 212-266-1000 Internet:.................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/doc/home.html Map
	County Clerk New York County (Manhattan) 31 Chambers St., CivicCenter...............................................................................Tel: 212-374-4781 Map
	Cultural Affairs, Department Of Issues grants to non-profit cultural organizations. 330 W. 42nd St., Hell's Kitchen............................................................................ Tel: 212-643-7770 Internet:..............................................................www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/home/home.shtml Mo-Fr 9-17; Map
	Department for the Aging NYC Administers the NYC's 335 senior centers, provides a range of programs for the elderly and caregiver families, opens doors to jobs and volunteer work, and acts as an advocate on the local, state and national levels. 2 LaFayette St., CivicCenter..............................................................Information:212-442-1000 Main Office:............................... 212-442-1322; TTY Line ( Deaf ):........................212-442-3078 Fax:.......................................... 212-442-9400; Internet:..................... www.ci.nyc.ny.us/aging Map
	Department of Buildings - Manhattan 60 Hudson St., fl. 5, Tribeca (At Thomas St.)........................................................ Tel: 212-312-8520 Franklin St (Varick:1,9); Map	Top
	Department of Business Services Encourages the growth of NYC businesses by aiding with contracts, tax problems and relocation. 110 William St., fl. 3, Financial District.............................................Information:212-513-6300 Business Services:.................... 212-696-2442; Fax:............................................212-618-8991 Internet:............................................................................................. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob Map
	Department of Transportation - PPPD Long Island City New York Department of Transportation Issues NYS and NYC parking permits for people with disabilities 28 Queens Plaza North, fl. 7, Long Island City......................Customer Services:718-433-3100 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 718-433-3111; Internet:......................... www.dot.state.ny.us Map
	Design & Construction, Department of Maintains the architectural, enginerring & construction quality of city construction projects. 30 Thompson Ave., Long Island City..................................................................... Tel: 212--311 Internet:.................................................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/ddc/home.html Map
	Domestic Violence, Mayor's Office to Combat The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs; monitors the citywide delivery of domestic violence services; and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works closely with community leaders, health care providers, City agencies and representatives from the criminal justice system to hold batterers accountable and to create solutions that are critical to preventing domestic violence in New York City. Hotline:.................................. 1-800-621-4673; TDD for Hearing Impaired:........1-80-081-0444 Tel: ................................................................................................................................. 212--311 Internet:............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/home/home.shtml
	Education, Department of (NYC) Administers the NYC school system. 52 Chambers St., CivicCenter...............................................................................Tel: 718-935-2000 Internet:........................................................................................................... www.nycenet.edu Map	Top
	Emergency Management, Department of The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, and plan and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; collect and disseminate critical information; and seek funding opportunities to support of the overall preparedness of the City of New York. 11 Water St., Brooklyn...................................................................................Tel: 718-422-4800 Fax:.......................................... 718-422-4888; E-mail:...........................readyny@oem.nyc.gov Internet:............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Environmental Protection, Department of Monitors the NYC water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous materials and air & noise pollution. J. Hood Wright Pk., fl. 10, Flushing (Customer Service Center, 59-17 Junction Blvd.) Tel: .................................................. 212--311; TTY Line ( Deaf ):........................212-504-4115 Internet:..................................................................................www.nyc.gov/html/dep/home.html
	Equal Employment Practices Commission Monitors and evaluate the employment programs, practices, policies and procedures, of all city agencies to ensure that they maintain an effective affirmative employment program of equal employment opportunity for protected groups who are employed by, or seek employment with, the New York City government. 40 Rector St., CivicCenter.............................................................................. Tel: 212-788-8646 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-788-8652 Internet:............................................................ www.nyc.gov/html/eepc/html/home/home.shtml Map
	FDNY Fire Department City of New York Provides fire fighting services throughout New York city. Internet:............................................................................................. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/fdny
	Finance, Department of Collects City revenues, encourages compliance with City tax and other revenue laws, values all real property in the City, provides a forum for the public to dispute tax and parking violation liability, and maintains property records. 66 John St., Wall St. (Correspondence Unit)..............................................................Tel: 212--311 TTY Line ( Deaf ):..................................................................................................... 212-504-4115 Internet:............................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/home/home.shtml Map	Top
	Health and Hospitals Corporation Administers city-run hospitals and community health programs. 125 Worth St........................................Internet:www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Health and Management, Department of One of the most important department in city government with a wide range of responsibilities from infectious disease control to licensing (of dogs, restaurants, food vendors, etc.) For information about the Health Department's services or programs - or to make a complaint about an unclean, unhealthy condition (in restaurants, health clubs, pet shops, swimming pools, and other public places) Tel: ................................................... 212--311; Tel: ............................................ 212-639-9675 Internet:...............................................................www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml
	Health, Vital Records, Department of (NYC) 125 Worth St., CivicCenter......................................................................General Info:212-442-9666 Archives:................................... 212-788-4520; Internet:.................... www.ci.nyc.ny.us/health Map
	Homeless Services, Department of The DHS and its nonprofit partners has primarily focused on providing safe shelter, outreach services and, over the last few years, helping individuals and families transition to permanent housing. 33 Beaver St., fl. 17, White Hall.................................................................... Tel: 212-361-8000 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/dhs/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Housing Authority Provides housing for low and moderate-income residents within the 5 boroughs - includes section 8 housing. Link to contact numbers for departments. 250 Broadway, CivicCenter...............................................................Information:212-306-3000 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-306-4445; Internet:............. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/nycha Map	Top
	Human Resources Admin. / Dept of Social Services Provides a ranfe of social service programs. Ensures that needy individuals who meet eligibility requirements are provided food, shelter, temporary financial assistance, medical care, counseling and other services. Click here for a list of contact numbers. 180 Water St., fl. 17, Wall St...............................................................Hot Line:1-877-472-8411 Internet:...............................................................www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Immigrant Affairs, Office of Promotes the full and active participation of immigrant New Yorkers in the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City. 100 Gold St., CivicCenter....................................................................................... Tel: 212--311 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-788-9389 Internet:..............................................................www.nyc.gov/html/imm/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Coordinates the City's interaction with the City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs Offices, as well as the offices of the City Comptroller, Public Advocate and Borough Presidents. The office keeps the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor for Operations informed about intergovernmental issues and is the liaison between the City and other governments, seeking to foster constructive links between the Administration and these entities. CivicCenter (City Hall)......................................................................................Tel: 212-788-2162 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-788-9711 Internet:.......................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/moiga/html/home/home.shtml
	Investigation, Department of Investigates & refers for prosecution cases of fraud, corruption and unethical conduct by City employees, contractors and others who receive City money. List of Inspector General Office phone numbers. 80 Maiden Ln., CivicCenter............................................................................Tel: 212-825-5900 Internet:................................................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/doi/home.html Map
	Juvenilee Justice, Department of The Department of Juvenile Justice provides detention for alleged juvenile delinquents and offenders whose cases are pending, and post-adjudicated juveniles awaiting placement with the State. 365 Broadway, Chinatown..............................................................................Tel: 212-925-7779 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-334-6873; Internet:...... www.nyc.gov/html/djj/home.html Map	Top
	Labor Relations, Office of OLR administers the Employee Health Benefits Program, Management Benefits Fund, Pre-Tax Benefits & Citywide Programs including the Deferred Compensation Plan, NYC Employee Assistance Program, and the Medicare Reimbursement Program. Represents the Mayor in the conduct of labor relations between the City and labor unions representing employees of the City. 40 Rector St., CivicCenter.............................................................................. Tel: 212-306-7200 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-306-7202 Internet:................................................................ www.nyc.gov/html/olr/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Landmarks Preservation Commission New York City Protecting the city's architectural, historic & cultural resources, these are the folks who decide who gets one of those cool plaques on their building, in their building, in their district or at their site! They also regulate alterations to designated sites & structures. Click here for a Public Hearings & Meetings Calendar. 1 Centre St., Financial District (Betw. Water & South Sts.)................................Tel: 212-669-7700 Internet:............................................................................................... www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/lpc Mo-Fr 9-17; Map
	Law Department Responsible for the legal affairs of the City. It represents the City, the Mayor, other elected officials, and the City's many agencies in all affirmative and defensive civil litigation as well as juvenile delinquency prosecutions brought in Family Court and Administrative Code enforcement proceedings brought in Criminal Court. 100 Church St., CivicCenter............................................................................Tel: 212-788-0303 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-788-0367 Internet:.............................................................. www.nyc.gov/html/law/html/home/home.shtml Map
	Marriage License Tel: ......................................................................................................................... 212-669-2400
	Municipal Archives City of New York Department of Records & Information Services. 31 Chambers St., CivicCenter (At Centre St., Surrogate's Court Bldg. Rm 103)..........Tel: 212-788-8580 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-385-0984 Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (Centre:4,5,6), City Hall (Brdwy:N,R), Chambers St (Centre:J,M,Z-N,R); Map	Top
	Parks and Recreation Dept. Maintains the City's parks system, providing the public with a greener City and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. 830 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side (The Arsenal).................................................Tel: 212-360-8111 Tel: .................................................. 212--311; Fax:............................................212-360-1329 Internet:.....................................................................................................www.nycgovparks.org Map
	People with Disabilities, Office for (MOPD) Office responsible for developing policies concerning those with disabilities, and implementing City compliance with ADA standards. Provides information on transportation, services for the deaf, blind and developmentally disabled, housing and VESID programs. 100 Gold St., Lower East Side (Second Floor.).................................................Tel: 212-788-2830 TTY Line ( Deaf ):...................... 212-788-2838; Fax:............................................212-341-9843 Internet:............................................................................... www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/home.html Map
	Probation, Department of Provides supervision of adult & juvenile parollees. 33 Beaver St., White Hall (Executive Offices)..........................................................Tel: 212-232-0684 General Info:.................................... 212--311; Internet:... www.nyc.gov/html/prob/home.html Map
	Records, Department of Organizes and retrieves records, reports & archival documents produced by City government. 31 Chambers St., CivicCenter.................................................................. General Info:212--311 Internet:............................................................................ www.nyc.gov/html/records/home.html Map
	Rent Guidelines Board (NYC) 51 Chambers St., CivicCenter...............................................................................Tel: 212-385-2934 Internet:......................................................................................................www.housingnyc.com Map	Top

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS


	City University of New York - CUNY 535 E. 80th St., Yorkville........................................................................ Information:212-794-5555 Fax:.......................................... 212-794-5397; Internet:................................... www.cuny.com Map
	Citywide Administrative Department Of Services 1 Centre St., CivicCenter...................................................................................... Tel: 212-487-5627 Tel: .......................................... 212-487-7273; Tel: ............................................212-487-7274 Tel: .......................................... 212-487-7277; Tel: ............................................212-669-2457 Map

PUBLIC UTILITIES


	Water Complaints Call in case of loss of water or a sharp drop in water pressure 24 Hours:..................................718-337-4357; Internet:............................. www.ci.nyc.us/dep

OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND ORGANIZATIONS


	Children's Services 80 LaFayette St., CivicCenter................................................................................ Tel: 212-341-0900 Fax:......................................................................................................................... 212-341-2574 Map
	Historic Landmarks Preservation Center 310 Madison Ave., Murray Hill..............................................................................Tel: 212-983-7197 Map	Top
	Public Advocate 215 W. 90th St., Upper West Side.........................................................................Tel: 212-662-7200 Fax:.......................................... 212-669-4701; Fax:............................................212-864-1890 Map

INFORMATION SOURCES: INTERNET


	NYC.GOV - The Official New York City Web Site Internet:...................................................................................................................www.nyc.gov