Do I need an API key to use this NYC data?

No. This MCP provides keyless access to the datasets, so you don't need to manage your own credentials.

How do I look up a property?

You need the 10-digit Borough-Block-Lot (BBL) code. You can provide it with or without dashes.

What years of payroll data are available?

The payroll dataset includes records for fiscal years ranging from 2014 to 2025.

How recent are the City Record notices?

The capability defaults to a 90-day window for recent notices, but you can specify a start date.

Can I filter job postings by salary?

Yes, the job posting capability provides salary ranges and allows filtering by agency, category, and level.

Do I need an API key?

No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.

Which fiscal years does the payroll data cover?

Fiscal years 2014–2025. Both payroll capabilities default to FY 2025 when omitted. The full payroll table is over half a million rows per year, so every count is scoped to a fiscal year (plus optionally an agency). the dataset itself is never scanned in full.

What is the BBL format?

The 10-digit borough-block-lot code, e.g. "1-00016-3859". Dashes are optional and stripped; search_property_assessments validates the code before querying and returns a clear error for a malformed BBL.

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Connect Nyc Government Property to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Direct access to New York City public records.

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Complete set · 8 capabilities

The complete NYC Open Data capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NYC Open Data.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NYC Open Data.

01
Count city payroll
This capability counts NYC payroll records for a specific agency and fiscal year. Use it to quickly determine the size of an agency's workforce.
02
Search council bills
This capability searches NYC City Council bills and local laws. You can filter results by matter ID, status, sponsor, or committee.
03
List city job postings
This capability lists open NYC city job postings. It provides details like salary ranges, agency, and career level, showing the most recent posts first.
04
List city record notices
This capability retrieves recent City Record notices by agency. It defaults to a 90-day window to keep results current.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NYC Open Data.

05
List civil list
This capability lists NYC civil list appointees, including judges and civil officers. You can filter by name, department, or calendar year.
06
Search city owned property
This capability searches for city-owned or leased property (COLP) parcels. You can filter by agency code, use type, or community district.
07
Search city payroll
This capability searches NYC citywide payroll records for employee salaries. It covers fiscal years from 2014 to 2025.
08
Search property assessments
This capability looks up NYC property valuation and assessment records using a 10-digit BBL. It provides owner info, tax class, and valuation history.

One connector, every AI

NYC Open Data works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NYC Open Data to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NYC Open Data, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NYC Open Data. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NYC Open Data Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_juJQCqZFpf9AO5eZeYHjz8jtxE4krxLErfcw38m1/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — NYC Open Data capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nyc-government-property-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_juJQCqZFpf9AO5eZeYHjz8jtxE4krxLErfcw38m1/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to NYC Open Data

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NYC Open Data owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to pull specific municipal data without navigating complex government web portals.

01
Real Estate Analysts
They hand off property assessment and city-owned parcel lookups to their agent.
02
Policy Researchers
They use the agent to track City Council bills and civil list appointments.
03
Journalists
They use the agent to query payroll data and City Record notices for investigative work.

FAQ

Questions NYC Open Data owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key to use this NYC data?
No. This MCP provides keyless access to the datasets, so you don't need to manage your own credentials.
02
How do I look up a property?
You need the 10-digit Borough-Block-Lot (BBL) code. You can provide it with or without dashes.
03
What years of payroll data are available?
The payroll dataset includes records for fiscal years ranging from 2014 to 2025.
04
How recent are the City Record notices?
The capability defaults to a 90-day window for recent notices, but you can specify a start date.
05
Can I filter job postings by salary?
Yes, the job posting capability provides salary ranges and allows filtering by agency, category, and level.
06
Do I need an API key?
No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.
07
Which fiscal years does the payroll data cover?
Fiscal years 2014–2025. Both payroll capabilities default to FY 2025 when omitted. The full payroll table is over half a million rows per year, so every count is scoped to a fiscal year (plus optionally an agency). the dataset itself is never scanned in full.
08
What is the BBL format?
The 10-digit borough-block-lot code, e.g. "1-00016-3859". Dashes are optional and stripped; search_property_assessments validates the code before querying and returns a clear error for a malformed BBL.

Explore

More in Government Public Data

Connect NYC Open Data to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Count city payroll

Search council bills

List city job postings

List city record notices

List civil list

Search city owned property

Search city payroll

Search property assessments

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

NYC Open Data Connector

Claude Desktop

Real Estate Analysts

Policy Researchers

Journalists

Do I need an API key to use this NYC data?

How do I look up a property?

What years of payroll data are available?

How recent are the City Record notices?

Can I filter job postings by salary?

Do I need an API key?

Which fiscal years does the payroll data cover?

What is the BBL format?

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