The full record of a building, not just what's open today.
Coverage depends on the agency, but most datasets extend more than a decade and several reach back to the 1990s.
Record types

Building Images
Street-level, aerial, and facade photography spanning current, 1980s, and 1940s collections.

1920s Street View
Historical aerial photography of the 1920s streetscape surrounding the property.

1950s Street View
Historical aerial photography of the 1950s streetscape surrounding the property.

Sanborn Map
Digitized fire-insurance maps showing building footprints, uses, and hazards.

Street Map
City street map context for the property and the surrounding blocks.

Zoning Map
Official zoning district boundaries, use groups, and special district regulations.

Tax Map
City tax map lot and block outlines tied to ownership and assessment records.

FEMA
Flood zone and flood insurance rate map data for the site.

Certificate of Occupancy
Current and historical certificates of occupancy showing legal use and occupancy.

FDNY Building Information Profile
Fire department building notes, hazards, and response information.

Historical Image Cards (I-Cards)
Historical records showing a building’s past occupancy, layout, and documented legal use.

LPC Designation
Landmark status, historic district designation, and related restrictions.
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