Commercial Lease Assistance Program

Emergency Preparedness

View information from the organizations that support businesses in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies.

Find ways to ensure your business is financially prepared in case of an emergency.

Find tools that can help you create a plan to ensure that your business is ready for anything.

Regulations

A complete index of all the licenses, permits, and other regulations that may be required to do business in New York City.

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Tools

Use this tool to see your personalized list of City, State, and Federal licenses and permits needed to run your business.

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Use this tool to see your customized list of City, State, and Federal incentives and tax credits that your business may qualify for.

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Use this tool to understand risks and get tailored recommendations to improve your emergency preparedness.

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Check the status of your business's applications and violations.

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Free Legal Assistance for Small Business Owners with Lease Issues

If your business needs help with a commercial lease issue in New York City, you may be eligible for free legal services.

Free legal services are available to help eligible businesses:*

*To be eligible for free legal services, your business must:

Be a small business according to the U.S. Small Business Services Administration
Be located in New York City
Not be a franchise establishment
Meet the income eligibility requirements of the legal service provider

Note: You will need to log into your SBS Connect account or create a new account, then select "Apply" under Commercial Lease Assistance.