An open platform where developers and students publish civic tech tools — free, open-source, and built for the communities that need them most.
Interactive dashboard mapping per-pupil spending, Title I funding, and PTA contributions across 1,800+ NYC public schools. Search, filter, and compare any school.
View Tool →Look up HPD housing maintenance violations for any NYC building — instantly. See severity breakdowns, open violations, owner info, and registration status. Built for tenants and organizers.
View Tool →Search any landlord or company name to see their full violation history, portfolio size, and accountability risk score across all NYC properties.
View Tool →Identify a real community need. Build a free, open-source tool that addresses it — and deploy it publicly on the web.
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Your tool is discoverable by the organizers, advocates, parents, and community members who need it most.
CivicByte is open to developers, students, nonprofits, and community organizations. If you've built something that serves the public good, list it here.