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Where the Neighborhood Speaks.

Every New York neighborhood has a community board — a group of neighbors who bring local concerns to City government. Ours covers Manhattan north of 155th Street, and everything we do is open to the public.

Come to a meeting, share what’s on your mind, or just watch on YouTube.

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From the Newsroom

September 16, 2026

Statement of the Board: Comment on BSA’s Decision to Approve Zeta’s Special Permit Application

Community Board 12-Manhattan is deeply disappointed in the Board of Standards and Appeals’ decision to grant Zeta Charter School a special permit for a high school at 181st Street and Broadway.

September 8, 2026

CB12M Files Amicus Brief in Legal Proceedings Involving Riverside Viaduct

August 15, 2026

Statement by Chairperson Anthony Viola, Community Board 12-Manhattan, Regarding Recent Events in Inwood

June 25, 2026

CB12M Hosts Meet the Board Mixer; Enters Summer Break

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Our Committees

CB12M Committees meet monthly. The public is invited to attend.

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Our District

Community Board 12-Manhattan represents north Sugar Hill, Washington Heights, and Inwood. To check if you reside in Community District 12 and learn more about your building's district, check out NYCityMap.

Community District 12 map

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

September 2026 General Board Meeting

General Board

September 22

Concerns of the Aging Committee

Committee meeting

October 1

Housing & Human Services Committee

Committee meeting

October 1

Health & Environment Committee

Committee meeting

October 1

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