Center on Poverty and Social Policy

Academic research crowds this stretch of Amsterdam Avenue, where university buildings rise beside quiet tree-lined blocks. Center on Poverty and Social Policy studies how policies shape household budgets and well-being, publishing findings that ripple through public debates. Columbia University hosts the institute at 1255 Amsterdam Ave #615, New York, NY 10027, occupying offices that double as calculation hubs rather than display cases. The neighborhood’s hushed evenings allow the rhythms of data-crunching to unfold undisturbed—hours spent translating spreadsheets into policy briefs. Call 212-851-2278 to reach someone who can guide you toward their latest reports or datasets. A quick glance at the map points the way.