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 borough, address, and tax block and lot of the property.

You can also access zoning information online. With the Zoning and Land Use Application (ZoLa), you can find zoning for a property, discover new proposals for your neighborhood, and learn about new City Planning initiatives.

If you are using ZoLa for the first time, you are encouraged to review the user guide 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 for assistance.

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 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 for assistance by phone.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

CityStore in-person and online services are suspended until further notice.

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 Manhattan - Municipal Building.

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

Call 311 if you need more help.

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 for assistance.

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