This series guide lists the collections alphabetically by subject. Each of the subjects links to a brief description of the records which includes information on the quantity of the records, their arrangement, if an index exists, and the types of subjects covered by the records to help researchers judge if the records will be useful to their research.

In addition, each subject description links to the series descriptions page for records created by the same department, so related records can be found on that page as well.

Use the menu to the left to begin your search.

Here are some popular collections by subject:

Board of Supervisors Proceedings, 1772-1969 (Series 145)

Board of Legislators Proceedings, 1970-2007 (Series 147)

Bronx Parkway Commission Annual Reports, 1907-1925 (gaps) (Series 95)

Census Rolls, 1905, 1915, 1925  (Series 19)

Deeds, 1684-1903  (Series 47)

Estate Records, 1775, 1782-1921 (Series 16)

Incorporation Records, 1848-1926 (Bulk: 1878-1926)  (Series 45) 

Marriage Certificates Index, 1908-1935 (gaps) (Series 183)

Naturalization Records Index, 1808-1972 (Series 130)

Park Commission Annual Reports, 1924-1953 (gaps) (Series 96)

Surrogate Records, Index, 1787-1983 (Series 171)

Veterans' Cemetery Index, Revolutionary War to World War I (Series 181)

Wills, 1775-1784 (gaps), 1787-1941  (Series 132)