How to be an active member in your community: Stay up to date on (local) politics. Volunteer in your community. Share your ideas and spark the debate. VOTE! Check your privilege and create space. Scratch that cultural itch. Settle down with a book. Support local businesses.
Apply for membership to the Community Board You may do so by contacting the Bronx Borough President's Office at 718-590-6001 or the office of your local Council Member. To access the 2022 Bronx CB application form, please visit the Bronx Borough President's Office website.
Becoming a Community Board Member or Re-Appointing Members To qualify for a particular board, you must live, work in, or have a professional or other significant interest in that board's district. Do not leave any areas blank.
You must live or work in the district where you are applying. You don't need to have political ties or policy expertise to serve on your Community Board; anyone who cares about their community can and should apply. Many boards have a particular need for diverse members.
Phone General Office: (718) 590-3500. Constituent Services: (718) 590-3554. Executive Office: (718) 590-3557.
Elected Officials Vanessa L. Gibson. Jose M. Serrano. Luis Sepulveda. NY State Senator 32nd District. Amanda Septimo. NY State Assemblymember 84th District. Chantel Jackson. NY State Assemblymember 79th District. Rafael Salamanca, Jr. NYC Councilmember 17th District. Diana Ayala. NYC Councilmember 8th District.
There are 59 Community Boards throughout the city, with 12 located in The Bronx.
For questions pertaining to the building codes in New York City, please contact the New York City Department of Buildings directly at (212) 566-5000 or online at .
Assessors must obtain basic certification by New York State within three years of taking office. This requires the successful completion of orientation, three assessment administration course components, and five appraisal components, including farm appraisal for certain agricultural communities.
Get help with Department of Buildings Self-Service Tools. Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.