Research + Data

Analysis of 211,000+ inspection activities reveals a system where default judgments dominate, paperwork violations outnumber real fraud, and transparency gaps undermine the right-to-cure program.

A snapshot of Manhattan's economy heading into 2026: record employment tempered by slowing momentum, strong tourism, and storefront vacancies exceeding the citywide average.

The Chamber's biannual storefront census tracks vacancy rates, business types, and corridor-level trends across Manhattan's 12 community districts — the most granular picture of street-level commerce available.

Urgent analysis projecting $9 million in daily economic losses from a potential Broadway work stoppage, with devastating ripple effects on restaurants, hotels, and retail across the city.

The Chamber's initial rapid-response briefing on new federal tariffs, identifying the most vulnerable sectors and providing clarity to business owners navigating the fast-moving trade landscape.

DCWP summonses to non-licensed businesses surged 171% in a single year. This report calls for transparency into why fines are skyrocketing and what's driving the enforcement increase.

Survey of 264 Manhattan storefront businesses reveals half continue to struggle in the wake of the pandemic, with owners citing rising costs, government ineffectiveness, and affordability challenges.

This issue brief calls on the NYC Council to adopt a formal protocol requiring economic impact analysis of legislation before it is voted upon — bringing accountability to the lawmaking process.

Chamber data analysis found the federal Paycheck Protection Program injected more than $30 billion into NYC's economy and saved 3.2 million jobs during the Covid pandemic.

With Manhattan rents up 42% since 2012, the Chamber made the case for reforming the Commercial Rent Tax — a levy unique to lower Manhattan that amounts to double taxation and accelerates storefront closures.