CEQR Data Hub
Data by Analytical Chapter
This page lists data related to the various technical areas of the CEQR Technical Manual by Chapter. Not all technical areas in the CEQR Technical Manual require the use of public data. Data sources with a “download” link can be downloaded directly, while those listing “webpage” will take the user to an external location that hosts data or other information. All original source data and its documentation can be found using the source links next to each resource. If you are having issues utilizing this data or would like to request that additional data be posted, please contact the Capital Planning and Support team (CAPS) at caps@planning.nyc.gov. In the meantime, if you are having issues, we recommend that you utilize the source link to download the original data.
For all datasets available for download, the Dataset Versions csv file lists the current version available.
Establishing the Analysis Framework
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWCDS | RWCDS Analysis Framework Table | N/A | webpage | Form required for submission of Reasonable Worst Case Development Scenarios by DCP |
| RWCDS | RWCDS Analysis Spreadsheet | N/A | webpage | Form required for submission of Reasonable Worst Case Development Scenarios by DCP |
| Existing Condition | MapPLUTO Shoreline Clipped | shapefile | webpage | Establishing built characterstics of parcels within the project area |
| Existing and No Action Condition | DCP Housing and Population Projections | excel | N/A | A workbook for use in establishing the existing and no action condition housing and population characteristics within various study areas. Combines our best available population data, housing permit data, and assumptions about household size and vacancy to estimate current conditions and conditions for build years 3-5 years in the future |
| No Action Condition | ZAP Projects | csv | webpage | Establishing non-residential No-Action Condition projects within various study areas |
| Green Fast Track | Green Fast Track Lots | shapefile | webpage | For use in determining if housing projects are eligible for the Green Fast Track Type II determination |
| Green Fast Track | FastTracker Application | N/A | webpage | To create a Green Fast Track Report for use in eligibility determination |
Land Use, Zoning and Public Policy
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use | ZOLA | N/A | webpage | A DCP Application to view existing land use and zoning conditions |
| Land Use | MapPLUTO Shoreline Clipped | shapefile | webpage | Establishing land uses and mapping them within study areas |
| Zoning | Zoning Districts | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas |
| Zoning | Commercial Overlay Districts | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas |
| Zoning | Special Purpose Districts | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas, including special purpose districts such as Special Coastal Risk Districts for doing WRPs |
| Zoning | Limited Height Districts | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas |
| Zoning | Special Purpose Subdistricts | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas |
| Zoning | Zoning Map Amendments | shapefile | webpage | Establishing zoning within study areas |
| WRP | Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps 2015 | shapefile | webpage | Completing WRP Flood Evaluation worksheet |
| WRP | Base Flood Elevation 2015 | N/A | webpage | Completing WRP Flood Evaluation worksheet |
| WRP | Limit of Moderate Wave Action | shapefile | webpage | Completing WRP Flood Evaluation worksheet |
| WRP | Future Floodplain 2050s | shapefile | webpage | Completing WRP Flood Evaluation worksheet |
| WRP | Coastal Zone Boundary | shapefile | webpage | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| WRP | Ecologically Sensistive Maritime and Industrial Area | shapefile | webpage | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| WRP | Priority Marine Activity Zones | shapefile | webpage | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| WRP | Recognized Ecological Complexes | shapefile | N/A | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| WRP | Significant Maritime and Industrial Area | shapefile | webpage | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| WRP | Special Natural Waterfront Areas | shapefile | N/A | Coastal Zone Boundary Map, Special Area Designations |
| Policy | OneNYC | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | Neighborhood Plans | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | CB Statement of Needs | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | Borough and Citywide Initiatives | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | EDC Plans | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | 197-a Plans | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | Housing New York | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Policy | Where We Live NYC 2025 | N/A | webpage | Public policy evaluation |
| Base Map | DCP LION | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps (Streets) |
| Base Map | Borough Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps |
| Base Map | DPR Parks Properties | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps |
| Base Map | Subways | N/A | webpage | Location Maps |
| Base Map | Roadbeds | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps |
| Guidance | NYC Waterfront Revitalization Program Overview | N/A | webpage | How to conduct a WRP analysis |
| Forms | Jamaica Bay Watershed Protection Plan | N/A | webpage | Form required for projects within the Jamaica Bay Watershed |
| Forms | WRP Consistency Assessment Form | N/A | webpage | Form required for WRP assessments |
| Forms | Flood Elevation Worksheet | N/A | webpage | Worksheet required for WRP assessments |
Socioeconomic Conditions
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing and No Action Condition | DCP Housing and Population Projections | excel | N/A | A workbook for use in establishing the existing and no action condition housing and population characteristics within various study areas. Combines our best available population data, housing permit data, and assumptions about household size and vacancy to estimate current conditions and conditions for build years 3-5 years in the future |
| Existing and No Action Condition | Housing Database | shapefile | webpage | Input to DCP Housing and Population Projections workbook |
| No Action Condition | ZAP Projects | csv | webpage | Establishing non-residential No-Action Condition projects within various study areas |
| Study Area | Census Tract Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | Establish the study area and create study area map |
| Indirect Residential Displacement | Population Fact Finder | N/A | webpage | American Community Survey (ACS); Income characteristics of existing residents - for median household income, mean household income, household income distribution, poverty, housing tenure, median gross rent, and GRAPI, it is best to use Population Fact Finder because of the work that it does to establish statistical significance. |
| Indirect Residential Displacement | Rent by AMI | N/A | webpage | Determine affordable unit rents |
| Indirect Residential Displacement | HUD CHAS | excel | webpage | Identify households “vulnerable to displacement” (<= 80% AMI) |
| Business Displacement | LEHD | N/A | webpage | For use in identifying employee numbers and business type for jobs data as a primary source. Note that Mergent Intellect and ESRI Business Explorer are not acceptable substitutes in most cases |
| Indirect Residential Displacement | Area Median Income | N/A | webpage | Establishing current area median income levels |
Community Facilities and Services
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing and No Action Condition | DCP Housing and Population Projections | excel | N/A | A workbook for use in establishing the existing and no action condition housing and population characteristics within various study areas. Combines our best available population data, housing permit data, and assumptions about household size and vacancy to estimate current conditions and conditions for build years 3-5 years in the future |
| Libraries | Census Tract Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | Establish the study area and create study area map |
| Public Schools | School District Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | To establish study areas and for location maps |
| Public Schools | School Subdistrict Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | To establish study areas and for location maps |
| Public and Charter Schools | LCGMS | N/A | webpage | A reference for school locations |
| Public Schools | Blue Book- Enrollment, Capacity and Utilization Report | csv | N/A | Information on school organization and school building utilization to establish existing public school enrollment and capacity data |
| Public Schools | Demographic Enrollment Projection | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school enrollment |
| Public Schools | Projected Housing | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school enrollment |
| Public Schools | School Capacity Projects in Process | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school capacity |
| Public Schools | School Seats Lost | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school capacity |
| Public Schools | School Seats Gained or To Be Created | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school capacity |
| Public Schools | All School Proposals | N/A | webpage | No-Action public school capacity |
| Public Schools | Projected Public School Ratio | N/A | webpage | With-Action new students from proposed project |
| Libraries | Facilities Database | shapefile | webpage | Establishing local library locations |
| Early Childhood Programs | Early Childcare Capacity and Enrollment | excel | N/A | Establishing existing condition capacity and enrollment for local childcare facilities |
Open Space
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing and No Action Condition | DCP Housing and Population Projections | excel | N/A | A workbook for use in establishing the existing and no action condition housing and population characteristics within various study areas. Combines our best available population data, housing permit data, and assumptions about household size and vacancy to estimate current conditions and conditions for build years 3-5 years in the future |
| No Action Condition | ZAP Projects | csv | webpage | Establishing non-residential No-Action Condition projects within various study areas |
| Open Spaces | DPR Parks Properties | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Base Maps | Census Tract Boundaries | shapefile | webpage | Establish the study area and create study area map |
| Existing Condition | Population Fact Finder | N/A | webpage | Dicennial Census; Establishing existing population and household size conditions within study area census tracts |
| Open Spaces | POPS | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Open Spaces | Plazas | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory. Include only plazas with seating |
| Open Spaces | Waterfront Public Access Areas | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Open Spaces | Publicly Owned Waterfront | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Open Spaces | NYS Parks | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Open Spaces | Federal Parks | shapefile | webpage | Open Space Inventory |
| Open Spaces | NYC Parks Active and Passive Recreation | csv | webpage | Open Space Inventory- for public open spaces managed by NYC Parks |
| No Action Condition | Parks Capital Projects Tracker | shapefile | webpage | Establishing new park spaces in the No-Action Condion |
| Screening Assessment | Walk to a Park Service Area | shapefile | webpage | Open Space screening for detailed analysis |
| Detailed Assessment | Population Fact Finder | N/A | webpage | Dicennial Census to establish existing population age characteristics for a detailed indirect effects analysis |
Shadows
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Map | 2014 3D Model | N/A | webpage | creating 3D basemap for detailed shadows assessments |
| Base Map | Building Heights | N/A | webpage | creating 3D basemap for detailed shadows assessments |
| Base Map | Building Footprints | N/A | webpage | creating 3D basemap for detailed shadows assessments |
| Historic Resources | Historic Building (NYC) | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Historic Resources | Historic District (NYC) | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Historic Resources | Scenic Landmarks | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Historic Resources | State Building USN Points | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Historic Resources | State Building District USN Polygons | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Historic Resources | Historic Districts (National) | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive historic resources identification |
| Wetlands | State Regulated Freshwater Wetlands | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Wetlands | State Regulated Tidal Wetlands | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Lakes | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Estuaries | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Streams | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Natural Communities | Natural Heritage Communities | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Waterfront | Beaches | shapefile | N/A | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Wetlands | National Wetlands Data | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Natural Communities | Recognized Ecological Complexes | shapefile | N/A | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Waterfront | Special Natural Waterfront Areas | shapefile | N/A | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Natural Communities | NYC Parks Forever Wild | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive natural resources identification |
| Open Spaces | DPR Parks Properties | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | School Yard Playgrounds | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | POPS | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | Plazas | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | Waterfront Public Access Areas | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | Publicly Owned Waterfront | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | NYS Parks | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
| Open Spaces | Federal Parks | shapefile | webpage | Potentially sunlight sensitive open spaces for identification |
Historic and Cultural Resources
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural | Historic Building (NYC) | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Architectural | Historic District (NYC) | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Scenic | Scenic Landmarks | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Architectural | State Building USN Points | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Architectural | State Building District USN Polygons | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Architectural | Historic Districts (National) | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Archaeology | State Archeological Buffer Areas | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Archaeology | Archaeology Reports | N/A | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Archaeology | Archaeological Sites | N/A | webpage | Identifying study area historic resources |
| Architectural | Potential Proposed Landmarks | N/A | webpage | Identifying potential study area historic resources |
| Historic Photos | LPC Designation Photo Collection | N/A | webpage | Showing older condition of architectural resources |
| Historic Photos | 1940s Tax Photo Archives | N/A | webpage | Showing older condition of architectural resources |
| Architectural | Historic Designation Reports | N/A | webpage | Describing historic resources |
| Guidance | LPC Permits | N/A | webpage | LPC permit process and documentation |
| Guidance | Historic Clearance Submission Guidelines | N/A | webpage | Guidelines for submitting request for historic clearance to LPC for all projects |
Natural Resources
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetlands | State Regulated Freshwater Wetlands | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Wetlands | State Regulated Tidal Wetlands | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Lakes | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Estuaries | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Waterbodies | Priority Waterbodies - Streams | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Natural Communities | Natural Heritage Communities | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Waterfront | Beaches | shapefile | N/A | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Wetlands | National Wetlands Data | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Natural Communities | Recognized Ecological Complexes | shapefile | N/A | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Waterfront | Special Natural Waterfront Areas | shapefile | N/A | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Natural Communities | NYC Parks Forever Wild | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Wetlands | NYCDOB Natural Resource Check Flags | csv | N/A | Identifying study area natural resources |
| Natural Communities | USFWS Critical Habitat (Proposed Polygons) | shapefile | webpage | Identifying study area natural resources |
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormwater | DEP Impervious Area | N/A | webpage | Input to estimate stormwater flows |
| Stormwater | Stormwater Flood Map - Extreme 2080s Sea Levels | shapefile | webpage | Context for stormwater conditions |
| Stormwater | Stormwater Flood Map - Moderate 2050 Sea Levels | shapefile | webpage | Context for stormwater conditions |
| Stormwater | Stormwater Flood Map - Moderate Current Sea Levels | shapefile | webpage | Context for stormwater conditions |
| Stormwater | Stormwater Flood Map - Limited Current Sea Levels | shapefile | webpage | Context for stormwater conditions |
| Sewer | Facilities Database | shapefile | webpage | identifying the wastewater resource recovery facilities that the project is near |
| Sewer | Open Sewer Atlas | N/A | webpage | Various data related to DEP infrastructure and policy |
| Worksheet | Water and sewer calculations | N/A | webpage | For sewer and stormwater calculations |
Transportation
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Map | DCP LION | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps (Streets) |
| Base Map | Subways | N/A | webpage | Study area transportation |
| Base Map | Railroads | N/A | webpage | Study area transportation |
| Base Map | Buses | N/A | webpage | Study area transportation |
| Base Map | Bike Routes | shapefile | webpage | Study area transportation |
| Base Map | Open Streets | shapefile | webpage | Study area transportation |
| Transportation Trip Generation | Daily Trip Rate and Peak Period | excel | N/A | Local Retail, Hotel, and Medical Office daily trip rate and peak period distributions |
| Transportation Trip Generation | Modal Split % by Borough & Land Use | excel | N/A | Modal splits for hotel, supermarket, local retail and medical office based on NYC DOT trip generation surveys |
| Transportation Trip Generation | Directional Split Percentage | excel | N/A | Weekday & Saturday directional split percentages for multiple land uses |
| Transportation Trip Generation | Vehicle Occupancy | excel | N/A | Local Retail, Hotel, and Medical Office Vehicle occupancy |
| Transportation Trip Generation | Truck Generation | excel | N/A | Local Retail, Hotel, and Medical Office Truck Generation |
| Existing Condition | Census Data- Population and Journey to Work | N/A | webpage | Local Travel Mode information |
| Existing Condition | AASHTO CTPP Data Portal | N/A | webpage | Local Travel Mode/O-D information |
| Safety | Vision Zero Corridors and Intersections | N/A | webpage | Identify Locations for Safety Interventions |
| Traffic | NYS Traffic Data Viewer | shapefile | webpage | State ATR data plus projections |
| Traffic | Automated Traffic Recorder Sample Counts | csv | webpage | Existing Traffic Counts |
| Traffic | Truck Route Map | shapefile | webpage | Traffic Assessment |
| Parking | Parking Regulations Map | N/A | webpage | Parking Assessment |
| Transit | Hourly Subway Ridership 2020-2024 | N/A | webpage | Transit Assessment |
| Transit | Hourly Bus Ridership 2020-2024 | N/A | webpage | Transit Assessment |
| Traffic | DOT Current Projects | N/A | webpage | No-Action condition changes to transportation network |
| Basemap | Roadbeds | shapefile | webpage | Location Maps |
| Existing and No Action Condition | DCP Housing and Population Projections | excel | N/A | A workbook for use in establishing the existing and no action condition housing and population characteristics within various study areas. Combines our best available population data, housing permit data, and assumptions about household size and vacancy to estimate current conditions and conditions for build years 3-5 years in the future |
| Resources | Various DOT Data Feeds | N/A | webpage |
Noise
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Designations | E-Designations | csv | webpage | Existing e-designation locations to understand existing conditions on site |
| Existing Sources | DCP LION | shapefile | webpage | Helpful in determining noise measurement requirements (Exposed Railways) |
| Existing Sources | Exposed Railyards | shapefile | webpage | Helpful in determining noise measurement requirements |
| Existing Sources | Airport Noise Zone - JFK | shapefile | N/A | Helpful in determining noise measurement requirements |
| Existing Sources | Airport Noise Zone - LGA | shapefile | N/A | Helpful in determining noise measurement requirements |
Air Quality
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Designations | E-Designations | csv | webpage | Existing e-designation locations to understand existing conditions on site |
| Permits | CATS Permits | csv | webpage | Existing industrial source locations for assessment |
| Permits | DEC State Facilities | csv | webpage | Existing industrial source locations for assessment |
| Permits | Title V Permits | csv | webpage | Existing industrial source locations for assessment |
| Existing Sources | Vent Tower Data | shapefile | N/A | Identifying stationary source |
| Existing Sources | Arterial Highways | shapefile | webpage | Identifying source |
| Land Use | MapPLUTO Shoreline Clipped | shapefile | webpage | Helpful for understanding potential unpermitted sources |
Hazardous Materials
| Category | Dataset Name | Download Link | Source Link | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Designations | E-Designations | csv | webpage | Existing e-designation locations to understand existing conditions on site |