The footprints of every building in NYC – updated weekly
The New York City Office of Technology and Innovation maintains a weekly updated dataset of building footprints across the five boroughs. This comprehensive map tracks over one million structures, excluding temporary fixtures like sheds and trailers.
Why it matters
Accurate geospatial data is essential for urban planning, emergency response, and infrastructure management in densely populated cities.
Featured The footprints of every building in NYC The landscape of NYC changes so much that the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation updates a dataset of building footprint shapes weekly.
I can't believe this is the first time I am writing about an NYC dataset.
The scale of New York City can be overwhelming. Over 8.5 million people are estimated to live in the five boroughs of NYC, squished into 300 square miles , making it the most densely populated major city in the US.
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