NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST)

Emergency Preparedness

Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program

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

Insurance and Emergency Assistance

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

Emergency Preparedness Resources

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

Regulations

Regulations Index

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

Step-by-Step Wizard

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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Incentives Estimator

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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Emergency Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool

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

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Search My Transactions

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

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Save Time and Money with the NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST)

Through NYC BEST, you will be connected to a single point person to help you.

Get Licenses and Permits Faster

Understand City rules and requirements
Work with City agencies to get licenses and permits faster

Avoid/Reduce Fines and Violations

Prepare for inspections
Fix issues before an inspector walks through the door
Understand violations you've received and help address them

Our relationships with city and state regulatory agencies and utilities make the difference. NYC BEST is your one-stop resource for working with the following:

Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP)
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
NYS Department of Financial Services
NYS Liquor Authority
Con Edison
National Grid

Connect with NYC BEST: 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).

*Services are available in multiple languages.

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Program Details

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Small Business Advocates

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Small Business Advocates make it easier for you to start, operate and grow your storefront business in New York City without delay.

Here are some examples of the types of storefront businesses we help:

Food establishments:

Restaurants
Bars
Cafes
Pizza and ice cream shops
Supermarkets
Bodegas
Delis
Grocery stores
Fish and meat markets

Retail:

Apparel
Hardware
Pharmacies
Flower shops
Bookstores
Laundromats and dry cleaners
Salons and personal care
Shoe repair

CONNECT WITH A SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE

Compliance Consultations

The NYC BEST team will come to your business or meet with you virtually and provide a customized checklist.

We will not issue violations or fines - we are here to help you understand the rules. The consultation cannot discuss all rules and regulations and cannot exempt your business from the inspection and enforcement processes of City, state, or federal agencies.

REQUEST A COMPLIANCE CONSULTATION