# NYC building footprints dataset updated weekly

A dataset containing the footprints of every building in New York City is now updated weekly. This resource provides detailed geometric data for urban planning, research, and mapping applications. It matters because it offers an up-to-date, publicly accessible tool for analyzing urban development and infrastructure changes.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.beautifulpublicdata.com/the-footprints-of-every-building-in-nyc/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:49 +0000