About New York City Department of Environmental Protection
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is a government agency of New York City. Its stated mission is to protect public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. Its functions include managing stormwater, issuing permits such as hydrant use permits and generator registrations, and running programs such as COVID-19 wastewater testing and resource recovery from organic waste.
The agency's Police Division protects the city's water supply system, including reservoirs, watershed land across nine counties, tunnels, and aqueducts. Its Legal Department is listed at an office in Flushing, Queens, where the customer service and public affairs functions are also based. Third-party directory listings place a DEP police precinct in Valhalla, Westchester County, and the official site says the East of Hudson commands include the 6th and 7th precincts.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Flushing (Queens), Valhalla (Westchester County) |
| Phone | 718-595-7000 |
| Website | nyc.gov/site/dep/index.page |
| Registered NY attorneys | 33 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
Registered attorneys
Russell Pecunies Currently registered Charles Sturcken Currently registered Sheila Garvey Currently registered Elissa Cushman Currently registered Morlan Rogers Currently registered Julie Lubin Currently registered Elisa Velazquez Currently registered Matthew Osit Currently registered Susan Goldbaum Currently registered Richard Costa Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.