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  • Accident with Injury

    Call 911 to report an accident in progress.

  • Adult Protective Services

    Get help for an adult age 18 or older who has mental or physical disabilities or make a complaint about the Adult Protective Services program.

  • Airline Complaint

    Report an airline safety or scale problem.

  • Alcohol Drinking Complaint

    Report drinking outside or in an unlicensed establishment or social club.

  • Alcohol Sale Complaint

    Report the sale of alcohol to minors/intoxicated people, at more than half-off, to-go without food, outside of approved hours, or in unlicensed businesses.

  • Ambulance Complaint

    Report a problem with an ambulance.

  • Animal Abuse

    Report abuse or neglect of an animal.

  • Animal Bite

    Report an animal that bit a person.

  • Arson Tips

    Report that a fire may have been set deliberately.

  • Assault

    Call 911 to report any type of assault.

  • Bar or Club Complaint

    Report a bar or club that's selling alcohol to minors, overcrowded, or open after hours.

  • Biking, Rollerblading, or Skating Complaint

    Report a problem caused by people biking, riding motorized scooters, rollerblading, skating, or using or storing ATVs.

  • Building Construction Complaint

    Report building construction work in progress that is unsafe, done without a permit, after hours, or outside approved plans.

  • Building Conversion or Occupancy Complaint

    Report past changes without DOB approval, including to a basement, room, space, apartment, or building. Report building use against occupancy or zoning.

  • Burning Garbage

    Call 911 to report burning garbage either outdoors or in an illegal incinerator.

  • Carbon Monoxide

    Call 911 to report carbon monoxide emission or poisoning. Learn about carbon monoxide detector requirements.

  • Certificate of Occupancy Complaint

    Report a building that has no legal Certificate of Occupancy or an illegal change in building use that violates the Certificate.

  • Charity Fraud

    Report a problem with a charity committing fraud.

  • Chemical Complaint

    Report chemical odors or chemicals that are abandoned or not stored safely.

  • Child Abuse

    Report possible child abuse or neglect.

  • Child Pornography

    Call 911 to report child pornography.

  • Chimney or Ventilation Smoke

    Report dense or visible smoke from a chimney or ventilation system.

  • Cigarette Sale Complaint

    Report illegal cigarette sales, cigarette tax evasion, or a problem with a cigarette vending machine.

  • City Claim Fraud

    Report a false or fraudulent claim against the city.

  • City Worker or Contractor Corruption or Criminal Misconduct

    Report illegal activity, assault, or suspected wrongdoing by a City employee or contractor.

  • Counterfeit Item Sale

    Report stores or vendors that are selling counterfeit items.

  • Counterfeit Money

    Report counterfeit United States currency.

  • County Clerk

    Get information about business certificates, divorce court, notary verification, and Supreme Court document maintenance.

  • Crime Stoppers Tip

    Report a crime.

  • Criminal Mischief

    Call 911 to report criminal mischief, vandalism, or criminal activity that has damaged property.

  • Dangerous Animal

    Call 911 to report an animal causing a dangerous or hazardous condition.

  • Dangerous Location or Situation

    Call 911 to report a situation that might cause danger to life or personal property.

  • Death Investigation

    Investigate a death that took place in New York City.

  • Department of Buildings Document Fraud

    Report someone using false information to file for a Department of Buildings (DOB) document.

  • Department of Citywide Administrative Services Building Security Complaint

    Report a security problem in a DCAS-managed building.

  • Dirt Bikes and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Storage Complaint

    Report the illegal storage of dirt bikes or all-terrain vehicles (ATV).

  • Discrimination

    Report discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and by members of the public.

  • Disorderly Person or Group

    Report a disorderly person or group creating a dangerous condition.

  • Domestic Violence

    Report domestic violence or get counseling, support, and shelter for victims.

  • Domestic Violence Shelter Complaint

    Report a problem with a domestic violence shelter.

  • Drag Racing

    Report drag racing.

  • Drones

    Apply for an Unmanned Aircraft Permit, which is required to operate a drone within New York City. Report unpermitted or reckless drone use.

  • Drug Sale

    Report the sale of illegal drugs.

  • Drug Use

    Report illegal drug use.

  • Elder Abuse

    Report suspected abuse or neglect of an older adult age 60 or older.

  • Elevator or Escalator Complaint

    Report a problem with an elevator or escalator.

  • Emotionally Disturbed Person

    Report someone who appears to be emotionally disturbed.

  • Fire Alarm Box Complaint

    Report a problem with a fire alarm box.

  • Fire Emergency

    Call 911 to report a fire.

  • Fire Hazard

    Report a potential fire hazard.

  • Fire Hydrant Complaint

    Report a fire hydrant that is leaking, running, missing, misused, or damaged (including fender post), or blocked by a vehicle.

  • Fireworks Complaint

    Report the sale, use, storage, or transport of illegal fireworks.

  • Gambling

    Call 911 to report illegal gambling.

  • Gas Leak

    Call 911 to report a gas leak or any gas-related emergency or dangerous condition.

  • Graffiti

    Report graffiti. Learn about what your options are when someone else reports graffiti on your building.

  • Guard Dog Registration

    Register a trained guard dog or report loss, theft, or transfer of ownership.

  • Gun Tip

    Report the sale or possession of an illegal gun.

  • Gunshot

    Call 911 to report gunfire.

  • Harassment

    Call 911 to report any type of harassment, including sexual harassment, cat calling, and voyeurism.

  • Hate Crime

    Call 911 to report a hate crime.

  • Homeless Assistance

    Get help for a homeless person.

  • Homeless Encampment

    Report a homeless encampment.

  • Housing Used for Short-Term Rental (Vacation Rentals or Illegal Home-Sharing)

    Report a location that is being used as a hotel, for vacation rentals, or for rentals of fewer than 30 days.

  • Hoverboard

    Report the use of a hoverboard, which is a motorized self-balancing scooter.

  • HPD Section 8 Fraud

    Report tenant or landlord fraud in the HPD Section 8 program.

  • Human Trafficking

    Report the recruiting, transporting, selling, or buying of people to exploit them. Get support and social services for victims.

  • Identity Theft

    Report identify theft or get tips for consumers and businesses about preventing it.

  • Illegal Animal

    Report a person selling or keeping a wild or illegal animal as a pet.

  • Illegal Eviction or Lockout

    Call 911 to report an eviction that was not performed by a NYC Marshal or Sheriff.

  • Immigration Fraud

    Report individuals or businesses that target and exploit immigrants through fraudulent schemes or scams.

  • IRS Impersonation

    Report someone impersonating an IRS employee.

  • Jail System Complaint

    Report a problem with the New York City jail system, including threats to incarcerated people.

  • Judge Complaint

    Report misconduct by a judge.

  • Lewd Act

    Call 911 to report a lewd act done in public or where others are forced to see it.

  • Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Complaint

    Learn how to store, charge, and get rid of lithium-ion batteries safely. Report someone not following guidelines or counterfeit batteries.

  • Lost or Found Property

    Report lost or found property.

  • Medical Emergency

    Call 911 to report any type of medical or health related emergency.

  • Medicare Fraud or Abuse

    Report possible Medicare fraud.

  • Missing Person

    Call 911 to report someone who may be missing, abducted, or kidnapped. Check if a missing person has been found.

  • Noise from Alarm

    Report an alarm in progress or an alarm that goes off too often or for too long.

  • Noise from Bar, Club, or Restaurant

    Report noise, including music, coming from a bar, club, or restaurant.

  • NYCHA Public Housing Section 8 Fraud

    Report tenant or landlord fraud in public housing or the NYCHA Section 8 program.

  • Offensive Sexual Material

    Report obscene sexual material displayed at a newsstand or other public location.

  • Organized Crime

    Report organized crime.

  • Overdose

    Call 911 to report someone in very bad condition who needs immediate medical help.

  • Panhandling

    Report panhandling.

  • Pharmacy Without Naloxone

    Give feedback about a pharmacy you visited to get naloxone or general comments about access to naloxone.

  • Police Officer Complaint

    Report unnecessary use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or offensive language by a police officer. Report NYPD criminal activity or misconduct.

  • Police Officer Impersonation

    Call 911 to report someone impersonating a police officer.

  • Property Deed or Record Fraud

    Report deed fraud or learn how to prevent it.

  • Prostitution

    Call 911 to report prostitution.

  • Public Assistance, SNAP, or Medicaid Fraud

    Report an individual or business committing welfare fraud.

  • Public Official Threat

    Call 911 to report someone threatening a public official, building, facility, or government employee.

  • Public Urination or Defecation

    Report a person defecating or urinating in public.

  • Rabid Animal

    Report an animal that may have rabies, dead or alive.

  • Radioactive Materials Complaint

    Report radioactive material that is stored improperly or creating a risk of contamination.

  • Reckless Driving

    Call 911 to report reckless or dangerous driving in progress.

  • Sale to Minor Complaint

    Report a store selling box cutters, etching acid, laser pointers, spray paint, tobacco products or electronic cigarettes to minors.

  • School Safety Complaint

    Report a fight or other safety issue at a public school.

  • Sexual Assault

    Call 911 to report sexual assault.

  • Smoke or Fumes

    Call 911 to report smoke or fumes.

  • Social Club Safety Complaint

    Report a problem with an obstructed or locked exit, overcrowding, lack of exits, or lack of alarms or sprinklers.

  • Social Security Fraud

    Report Social Security fraud.

  • Squeegee Complaint

    Report someone requesting money for unwanted car window washing.

  • Stolen Property

    Call 911 to report stolen property.

  • Stolen Vehicle

    Call 911 to report a stolen vehicle. You must be the owner of the vehicle to report it as stolen.

  • Street Con Game

    Report a street con game, such as three card Monte.

  • Suicide

    Call 911 to report that someone is considering suicide or endangering themselves.

  • Suspicious Package

    Call 911 to report a suspicious looking package.

  • Suspicious Vehicle

    Call 911 to report a suspicious looking vehicle.

  • Tax Fraud

    Report tax evasion or fraud involving sales, payroll, cigarette, or personal income sales tax.

  • Telemarketing Fraud

    Report telemarketing fraud.

  • Terrorism

    Report suspected terrorist activity.

  • Theft of Service

    Call 911 to report someone using a service without paying for it.

  • Ticket Scalping

    Report an illegal ticket sale.

  • Toy Gun Sale

    Report a business that sells toy or fake guns that are not brightly colored.

  • Trespassing

    Report trespassing, which is entering someone's property without permission.

  • Unsafe Construction Material Storage

    Report unsafe storage of flammable or explosive material at a construction site or in a building.

  • Unsafe Highway Construction

    Report a dangerous condition at a highway construction site.

  • Unsafe New Building Structure

    Report a new building under construction that is unsafe.

  • Unsafe Product

    Learn about or report the sale of pesticides or other unsafe products.

  • Unstable Building

    Report a building that is shaking, vibrating, leaning, unstable, or has a defective or cracked building exterior facade.

  • Vandalism in a Park

    Report vandalism taking place in a park.

  • Vehicle Accident

    Report a car accident.

  • Wellness Check

    Call 911 to request a wellness check for someone you haven't been able to contact.

  • Workers' Compensation Fraud

    Report workers' compensation fraud.

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