NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services – Real Estate Services – New York, NY

Managing New York City’s Real Estate Portfolio

Real Estate Services (RES)

• The Division of Real Estate Services within DCAS acts as the primary real estate manager for the City of New York.
• Leasing and Acquisitions: Responsible for locating, negotiating, and acquiring office space and facilities for city agencies, ensuring operational needs are met cost-effectively.
• Property Management: Oversees the maintenance and operations of city-owned public buildings, courthouses, and municipal offices.
• Portfolio Dispositions: Manages the sale or lease of surplus city-owned property through public auctions and requests for proposals (RFPs).

Design and Project Management

• Provides architectural and engineering support for the renovation and construction of city facilities.
• Ensures compliance with energy efficiency standards and local laws in municipal building projects.

Civil Service and Administration

• While this specific office focuses on real estate transactions, DCAS as a whole administers the civil service system for NYC.
• Visitor Access: Access to the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building requires a valid government ID and passing through security screening.