Air quality
New York City’s air contains particles, drops of liquid, gasses, and other pollution that can affect health. Bad air quality can be particularly dangerous for older adults, children, and people with heart or lung conditions.
Air quality varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, based on local levels of emissions and many other factors. We monitor air quality using the New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS), NYC’s comprehensive air quality monitoring and modeling network. NYCCAS allows us to understand neighborhood differences in air quality - and what contributes to those differences.
Real-Time Air Quality: PM2.5 in NYC
Hourly PM2.5 readings from real-time air quality monitors in strategic spots around the city.
Your Neighborhood's Air Quality
Two major air pollutant measurements and some factors that influence them across NYC neighborhoods.
The New York City Community Air Survey
Key findings from NYC's comprehensive air quality monitoring program, including pollutant trends and local sources.
