Licensing
The Department of Buildings issues licenses and registrations to contractors and people working with our Department and/or within the construction trades in New York City. Learn the standing of a general contractor, licensee or registrant by using our
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Licensing Unit Information
ContactLicensing & Exams Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 393-2259
licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov
Window Hours
General Contractor* |
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Filing Representative |
9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
All other Licensing Transactions |
9:00 am to 12:45 pm |
* Includes General Contractor registration, Tracking Number and Safety Registration transactions.
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