The City's Bureau of Records Management handles the storage and retrieval of City records. The Records Center at 414 Andrews St., contains more than 15,000 cubic feet of the City's government records and archival materials.
We cannot accept visitors on a walk-in basis.
Archive materials are available by completing an online Records Access Application.
The City of Rochester maintains street lights on city streets.
Street light maintenance can be requested on a 24-hour basis by calling 311 (outside city limits call (585) 428-5990) or by filling out this form online.
This page is about public participation in the Inner Loop East Transformation Project, which was completed in 2017. For information about the Inner Loop North Transformation Project, please visit www.innerloopnorth.com.
Public informational meeting to present the construction implementation plan
The City of Rochester's Water Main Flushing program is conducted annually to remove sediment from water mains throughout the city. The work involves little or no interruption of service, although a slight discoloration of the water and drop in water pressure may occur in areas where flushing is underway.
Permits are required to ensure compliance with both the City Zoning Ordinance and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
In early America, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson encouraged the development of building regulations to provide for minimal standards that would ensure health and safety. Today, the majority of our country is covered by a network of modern building regulations that range in coverage from fire and structural safety to health and the conservation of energy.
| EMERGENCIES | Call or Text: 9-1-1 | *Outside the City of Rochester: Call (585) 428-6666 |
| NON EMERGENCIES | Call or Text: 311 | *Outside the City of Rochester: Call (585) 428-6720 |
| Accident and Crime Reports w/in the City of Rochester; Background Checks; Fingerprints; Pistol Permits for City Residents | (585) 428-7493
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Each year, the Business Development team in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development helps entrepreneurs start or grow a business in Rochester. Here are some examples of successful business leaders who've experienced the benefits of working with our Business Development Team.
The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street in the heart of the City, is a magnet for creatives and journalists -- photographers, videographers, filmmakers, writers, musicians, myriad other artists... below is a sampling of their Market-related work!