311 serves the public and handles all requests for government and non-emergency services, connecting residents, business owners, and visitors with the information and people who can help them best.
Are 311 complaints Anonymous NYC?
Your 311 calls are not as anonymous as they seem. The City Council is looking at some legislation that would prevent 311 abuse, as in making false complaints to have a city employee dispatched to the scene.
311 is available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.
How do you call 311 outside NYC?
Call us at 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) from outside New York City.
A DOB complaint is generated by an anonymous call to 311 that revolves around an issue with the general building structure, ongoing construction, or equipment within the building (elevators, boilers, etc.). Once the complaint is recorded and categorized, it is put into a queue for DOB inspectors to investigate.
How do I report someone to Nycha?
Visit or call NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771 (and select menu option 7 when prompted). Complaints can be made anonymously.
What is the city of New York called?
New York City: the Big Apple
New York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple.” How did this nickname come about?
To view violations on your property, access the Buildings Information System (BIS). Refer to the BIS Property Profile Overview for the number of open DOB violations. DOB violations are shown without an asterisk next to the violation number; dismissed DOB violations are shown with an asterisk, e.g., V*7052-18P.
What does DOB stand for on a receipt?
DOB. Date of Business. DOB. Department of Banking (various locations)
What do building inspectors look at?
The building inspection report is a written account of the property’s condition. It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof.
