Your Manhattan Borough President
The Manhattan Borough President’s office is committed to creating a more equitable, resilient, affordable and healthy city for all New YorkersÂ
Your Manhattan Borough President
The Manhattan Borough President’s office is committed to creating a more equitable, resilient, affordable and healthy city for all New YorkersÂ
Zoning Codes for the 21st Century
Today we are experiencing intense demand for housing, a severe shortage of supply, and an anemic rate of production. It’s time we address our housing affordability crisis by bringing our zoning code into the 21st century.
Make your mission possible!
Applications for the Manhattan Community Award Program (MCAP) and the Manhattan Composting Initiative (MCI) are now open. Please note these are small dollar expense grants (ranging from $3,500-$10,000) for Manhattan-based organizations serving seniors, youth, arts organizations, composting and composting education programs, education and recreational programming. The deadline to apply is August 30th by 5pm.
We’re Building a Pro-Housing Manhattan
Community boards in Manhattan are stepping up to take on the worst housing affordability crisis in NYC history. These local leaders are balancing preservation, livability–and the desperate need for housing–in thoughtful ways. Manhattanites should be proud!
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What does a borough president do?
The Manhattan Borough President’s Office (MBPO) is first and foremost the primary connection between the people of Manhattan and your city government.
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