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Department of Small Business Services

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Records updated 2026-08-06 As of 2024-06-01

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CityScroll identified Department of Small Business Services from an explicit CityScroll–NYC Rules agency resolution.

Department of Small Business Services publishes its own rulemaking-petition procedure, so the destination and response below come from that procedure.

Where this petition goes: Office of the General Counsel, NYC Department of Small Business Services. Petitions go to the DSBS Office of the General Counsel, at the address the rule directs you to on the DSBS website. Read the published petition procedure — Petitions for Agency Rulemaking (66 RCNY ch. 20). NYC Charter § 1043(g); 66 RCNY ch. 20

Describe the rule you want adopted, amended, or repealed. Open the official petition form.
Send the completed petition to Office of the General Counsel, NYC Department of Small Business Services, following the agency's published procedure. Read the adopted rule text.
Within 60 days of receiving a petition in proper form, DSBS must either deny it in writing with its reasons, or approve it in writing and state the date by which it will begin rulemaking. See the agency's published response requirement.

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What may happen: the agency declines and gives its reason, or proceeds and initiates CAPA rulemaking.

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Who leads this agency?

Kenny Minaya, Commissioner

Source and confidence

Source: NYC Open Data · t3jq-9nkf (opens the source dataset in a new tab)
Source last updated: 2026-08-09
Confidence: Strong · Publisher record

Community board budget requests this agency answers

62 community board budget requests for fiscal year 2027 name this agency as the one responsible for answering them. They come from 31 community boards.

A request is what the board asked for. A response is the written answer published for it on that date. Neither is funding, a commitment or delivery, and a request with a supportive answer is not a project.

Each request keeps the district that made it and that board's own priority order. Nothing here is a citywide ranking, and none of it scores how the agency answered.

One request carries an answer that reads differently in the later publication.

Brooklyn Community Board 6

5 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other capital budget request for SBS 206202707C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other workforce development requests 206202712E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide or expand occupational skills training programs 206202713E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: Not SBS - NYCHA This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Conduct a commercial district needs assessment 206202714E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense budget request for SBS 206202715E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 13

4 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Conduct BID Feasibility Analysis or support BID Formation Planning for a selected commercial district 213202729E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been funded. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Support local CBO's efforts to provide or expand retail attraction and retention assistance 213202730E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other workforce development requests 213202731E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We currently do not have the resources to establish an in-person storefront office but are exploring partnerships with city, state, and private sector partners to find locations where we can continue to deliver Workforce1 services. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Support development of local Storefront / Facade Improvement Program 213202732E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: SBS provides resources that guide business-owners pursuing storefront and facade improvements. Resources include best practices in storefront design such as Storefront Improvements: A Guide for Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Top 10 Storefront Design Tips. Additionally, SBS provides support for small businesses in need of financing assistance. Please call the SBS Hotline for more information and to receive a referral to services at (888) SBS-4NYC. Interested business owners can also visit the "NYC Funds Finder" site, a platform for business owners seeking capital which they can visit at nycfundsfinder.nextstreet.com. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 5

4 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other expense budget request for SBS 305202733E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense budget request for SBS 305202734E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: While SBS does not have the resources to expand our BSC centers at this time, the agency conitnues to, both virtually and in-person at our Business Solutions Centers, businesses 1-1 support, courses and webinars, support in accessing capital, and free legal services. Through our dedicated outreach team, we would welcome recommendations from the Community Board on how best we can reach businesses owners to make them aware of our services. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Additionally, please encourage any business-owner interested in our programs to call the SBS Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC to learn more. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Support non-profit organizational development and capacity building 305202735E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: NOT SBS - This is for DCLA This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide or expand occupational skills training programs 305202736E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Bronx Community Board 3

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other workforce development requests 103202713E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Support merchant organizing 103202714E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been funded. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Conduct BID Feasibility Analysis or support BID Formation Planning for a selected commercial district 103202715E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Bronx Community Board 4

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other capital budget request for SBS 104202720C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other commercial district revitalization requests 104202725E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.
Other commercial district revitalization requests 104202726E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Bronx Community Board 8

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Provide or expand business education to businesses and entrepreneurs 108202722E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide commercial lease support for business owners 108202723E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide or expand business recovery assistance after an emergency 108202724E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 1

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other commercial district revitalization requests 201202724E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense budget request for SBS 201202725E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 This request is currently being addressed by another agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense request for SBS 201202726E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 9

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Provide or expand business education to businesses and entrepreneurs 209202739E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Conduct BID Feasibility Analysis or support BID Formation Planning for a selected commercial district 209202740E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Conduct a commercial district needs assessment 209202741E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Small Business Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 16

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

3 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Queens Community Board 4

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

3 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Bronx Community Board 2

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Bronx Community Board 6

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Brooklyn Community Board 2

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Brooklyn Community Board 3

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Brooklyn Community Board 7

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Brooklyn Community Board 17

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Queens Community Board 3

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.