Reports/Resources

REPORTS & RESOURCES

UWS SOS Study

  • Spring 2019: Vacant Storefronts Study, by UWS SOS. A study of vacancies on the UWS Broadway Corridor, and FAQs about why it’s happening.

Government Reports

The reports listed below, published by city, state and federal government departments, analyze the escalating problems of empty storefronts and disappearing retail businesses.

RESOURCESGOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

Linked below are some of the city departments andresources for accessing data, navigating the laws and guidelines, understanding commercial zoning regulations, and exploring support offered to small businesses.

NYC Department Small Business Services (SBS)

NYC Dept. of City Planning

NY City Council
Responsible for legislation

NYC Dept. of Buildings