About QCB13

Community boards have an important advisory role in dealing with land use and zoning matters, the City budget, municipal service delivery, and many other matters relating to their communities' welfare. Queens Community Board 13 is here to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers residing in its community. If you have any problems with your community, please feel free to contact us.

Land Use and Zoning

Community boards must be consulted on placement of most municipal facilities in the community and on other land use issues. They may also initiate their own plans for the growth and well-being of their communities. Any application for a change in or variance from the zoning resolution must come before the board for review, and the board's position is considered in the final determination of these applications.

City Budget

Community boards assess the needs of their own neighborhoods, meet with City agencies, and make recommendations in the City's budget process to address those needs.

Other Community Concerns

Any problem that affects part or all of the community, from a traffic problem to deteriorating housing, is a proper concern of a community board.

Limitations

The community board, its district manager, and its office staff serve as advocates and service coordinators for the community and its residents. They cannot order any City agency or official to perform any task, but boards are usually successful in resolving the problems they address.