General City and State Real Estate Links:

Department of Buildings (DOB)

DOB’s main activities include performing plan examinations, issuing construction permits, and inspecting properties.

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

The DEP manages both the city’s water supply and sewer system.

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

HPD protects the existing housing stock and expands housing options for New Yorkers as it strives to improve the availability, affordability, and quality of housing in New York City.

HPD Violations

A place to research HPD violations

Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)

LPC is the agency responsible for identifying and designating NYC's landmarks. The Commission also regulates changes to designated buildings.

NYC Map Portal

A NYC mapping program with location information useful to owners and residents

Sanitation

NYC department of sanitation website

Tax-Water Bills

Search for tax and water bills on NYC property

Tenants Rights

The rights afforded to tenants living in apartments in NYC.

Real Estate Accounting

Trusted providers of accounting and tax preparation services.

Rent Control Law Links:

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)

DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State.

DHCR - Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets describe the major elements of rent control and rent stabilization in NYC

Rent Control Laws

A landlord watch dog group website with general information about rent control laws.

Rent Guidelines Board (RGB)

RGB establishes rent adjustments Rent Stabilized Units in NYC

Rent Stabilization Association (RSA)

RSA is a powerful lobbying organization with a goal to maintain NYC rental property’s economic viability.

Rent Stabilization Code

General information collection about rent stabilization code.

Publications and Other Real Estate Information Links:

Curbed NY

A NYC real estate blog

NY Times Real Estate

An online source of real estate trends

NYC Residential Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

An MLS Offered by Real Estate Board of NY

The Real Deal

An online source of real estate trends

TripleMint

An online review dedicated to new urban residential development, design and living.

Green/Sustainable Real Estate Information Links:

ALA/Health House

Raising the standards for healthier indoor environments

BuildingGreen.com

Publisher of environmental building news and the GreenSpec directory

Energy Star

Energy Star program information from the US Department of Energy

Green Advantage

A green building Environmental Certification program that brings consumers together with certified building practitioners who have proven knowledge about green building techniques and approaches.

US Green Building Council (USGBC)

National green building organization that certifies LEED building projects.