Resources for ouR Community
Helpful information when you need it
Knowing where to turn can make a difference when you need information, assistance, or support. We’ve gathered essential resources for Chelsea residents in one convenient place, including City services, police and fire, hospitals and health services, community boards, elected officials, and other organizations serving our neighborhood. For emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical assistance, call 911. For non-emergency City services and information, call 311.
NYC311
One-stop access to non-emergency NYC services, complaints, benefits and agency information.
Call 311 / 212-639-9675
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Manhattan Community Board 4
Local land-use, transportation, quality-of-life and neighborhood issues for much of Chelsea.
Find Your Community Board
Official NYC boundary lookup to confirm the community board serving a specific address.
NYC Council District 3 – Carl Wilson
District office and constituent services for Chelsea, Flatiron, Meatpacking District and surrounding District 3 areas.
212-564-7757
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NYC Department of Sanitation
Trash, recycling, composting, collection schedules, bulk items, litter and disposal guidance.
311
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NYC Tenant Helpline
Help for tenants facing eviction, landlord harassment, repair issues and other housing concerns.
Call 311 and ask for Tenant Helpline
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NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Housing complaints, tenant resources, affordable housing and code enforcement.
311
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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Building permits, violations, construction complaints, property history and building safety.
311
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NYC Department of Transportation
Street conditions, signs, parking, bike lanes, pedestrian safety, permits and street infrastructure.
311
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MTA
Subway, bus and commuter transit maps, schedules, service changes and accessibility information.
511
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NYPD Precinct Finder
Find the police precinct serving an exact address and access local precinct contact information.
NYC Emergency Management
Emergency alerts, preparedness guides, severe weather resources and Notify NYC.
911 for emergencies
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NYC Department of Health
Public health information, clinics, vaccinations, environmental health and alerts.
311
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Chelsea Recreation Center
Neighborhood recreation center with fitness and indoor pool programming.
430 W 25th St
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NYC Parks Events
Free and low-cost activities, classes, outdoor events and recreation programming.
Muhlenberg Library – NYPL
Local public library with books, Wi-Fi, computers, programs and community services.
209 W 23rd St
212-924-1585
NYC Board of Elections
Voter registration, poll-site lookup, election dates and voting information.
866-VOTE-NYC
ACCESS NYC
Screening and applications for food, housing, health, financial and family benefits.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Consumer complaints, worker protections, paid sick leave, financial counseling and business resources.
311
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NYC Office of Civil Justice
Free legal-assistance resources for tenants and other civil legal matters.
311
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NYC Animal Care Centers
Lost/found pets, adoption, surrender resources and animal-welfare information.
311
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NYC Parks Street Tree Services
Request tree pruning, report damaged trees or sidewalks affected by street trees.
311
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Con Edison
Electric and gas service, outage reporting, emergencies and account services.
1-800-75-CONED
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Manhattan Borough President
Community boards, constituent services, land-use issues and borough-wide civic resources.
212-669-8300
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