1. What is the purpose of the Co-Named Street Map?
This map shows the names and biographical information for streets that have been co-named by the City Council. The map is designed for all users– historians, researchers, students, and anyone interested in the city’s history and the individuals who have contributed to its development. The map is both an informative tool and a historical record.
2. How do I search for a specific street on the map?
There are several ways to search. Using the search bar on the map interface, you could enter the honoree’s name to locate an individual or use the zip code to find all co-named streets in that area. You could also enter key words, i.e. firefighter, police officer.
3. Where does the biographical information come from?
The New York City Council, has the authority to co-name streets within the five boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island). Typically the Council passes two local laws each year that list the biographical information and locations of these streets. This map includes all data from those laws for the period 2001 through 2024. All NYC Council reports used to develop this map can be found on the DORIS Government Publication Portal. DORIS will continue to update the map, using Council reports pre-dating 2001. There also are approximately 400 streets that were co-named in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attack for which biographical information is required. DORIS is working with the City Council to include information about these honorees.