You can learn about zoning and city planning.

You can also buy recent Department of City Planning (DCP) maps, books, and other DCP products.

You can get zoning information for properties located in New York City and learn how to request the removal of a street from maps created by the City.

Before you request assistance with a zoning issue, make sure you have the property's:

You can also access zoning information online. With the Zoning and Land Use Application (ZoLa), you can:

  • Find zoning for a property, including floor area ration (FAR) and air rights information
  • Discover new proposals for your neighborhood
  • Learn about new City Planning initiatives

If you are using ZoLa for the first time, you are encouraged to review the Zoning Handbook and frequently asked questions. ZoLa's zoning information is updated monthly to provide users with the most recent information.

Online

Get general information about zoning.

Use the Zoning and Land Use Application (ZoLa).

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

You can view a calendar of all Department of City Planning (DCP) hearings online.

Meetings are normally held every other Wednesday at 10 AM in Spector Hall.

View the calendar of DCP hearings.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) if you need more help.

You can request a subscription to one or more of the following publications:

  • The Comprehensive City Planning Commission Calendar
  • Planning Commission Reports (CPC Reports)
  • Land Use Application Status Report

You can also get information about Zoning Resolutions passed by the City Council.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

The Department of City Planning's Zoning Handbook is the plain language guide to New York City zoning regulations. 

You can buy the Zoning Handbook online or in person at the CityStore.

Online

Get product information about the Zoning Handbook.

Learn more about the City Planning Map and Bookstore.

Download an order form for the City Planning Map and Bookstore.

In Person

Manhattan Municipal Building
1 Centre Street- North Plaza (between Chambers Street and the Brooklyn Bridge)
Monday – Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Closed on City holidays

Further Assistance

  • Agency: Department of Citywide Administrative Services
  • Division: CityStore
  • Phone Number: (212) 386-0007
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM

You can buy recent Department of City Planning (DCP) studies, plans, rules and regulations, data profiles, paper maps, digital base map files, and gift items.

Online

Learn more about the City Planning Map and Bookstore.

Download an order form.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

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