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Excellent tool for quickly mapping any address, census tract, zip code, etc. Link into building and property databases or locate public resources including green markets, parks, and bike lanes.

Population FactFinder allows you to easily define study areas within New York City and examine detailed population profiles showing critical demographic, social, economic, and housing statistics, and how these statistics have changed over time. All information is taken from the US Census surveys, at www.census.gov

The Dept. of City Planning is the primary source for statistics and demographic profiles of NYC neighborhoods. Find Census data here, specially packaged for the city's unique geographical units.

The city's health department produces a plethora of reports and statistics throughout the year, tracking on all aspects of general health and wellness.

Open Data is free public data published by New York City agencies and other partners.

Gives information about restaurant inspections, grades, and violations. Enables you to search by neighborhood, zip code, cuisine, etc.

The Health Department conducts unannounced inspections of restaurants at least once a year. Inspectors check for compliance in food handling, food temperature, personal hygiene and vermin control. Each violation of a regulation gets a certain number of points. At the end of the inspection, the inspector totals the points and this number is the restaurant's inspection score — the lower the score, the better the grade.

Main portal to all city agencies, press releases from the mayor's office and city council, municipal budgets, statistics, and more.

Published by the Citizens Union Foundation, Gotham Gazette provides background research and insight into all aspects of city and state politics and policy. Especially useful features include Councilpedia and the City Laws database.