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Contractor Guide

The document outlines the various registrations and licenses required by the New York City Department of Buildings for different types of contractor work. For new buildings, a general contractor registration is required for 1-3 family homes, while a safety registration with a construction endorsement or general contractor registration is needed for other buildings. Alteration work requires either a safety registration with the appropriate endorsement or general contractor registration, depending on the scope of work. Demolition and excavation/foundation work mandate a safety registration with a demolition or construction endorsement respectively. Placement of over 2,000 yards of concrete requires a safety registration with a concrete endorsement. A home improvement contractor license from the Department of Consumer Affairs is also required for certain alteration work in 1-4

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Contractor Guide

The document outlines the various registrations and licenses required by the New York City Department of Buildings for different types of contractor work. For new buildings, a general contractor registration is required for 1-3 family homes, while a safety registration with a construction endorsement or general contractor registration is needed for other buildings. Alteration work requires either a safety registration with the appropriate endorsement or general contractor registration, depending on the scope of work. Demolition and excavation/foundation work mandate a safety registration with a demolition or construction endorsement respectively. Placement of over 2,000 yards of concrete requires a safety registration with a concrete endorsement. A home improvement contractor license from the Department of Consumer Affairs is also required for certain alteration work in 1-4

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Contractors

The type of work you are seeking to perform will determine which registrations are
required with the Department. Some work may require multiple registrations.

 General Contractor Registration


 Safety Registration Number
 Insurance Tracking Number
 Home Improvement Contractor License*

NEW BUILDINGS

1-, 2- or 3-Family Home


You must register as a General Contractor.

All Other New Buildings (excluding 1-, 2- and 3-family homes)


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
or register as a General Contractor.

ALTERATIONS

Adding more than 25% to the Floor Area (vertical or horizontal enlargement)
You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
or register as a General Contractor.

Adding 3 or more Stories


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
or register as a General Contractor.

Removing more than 50% of the Floor Area


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement or
register as a General Contractor.

Removing 1 or more Stories


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement or
register as a General Contractor.

Work in a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-family Home or Condo/Co-op


You must obtain a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of
Consumer Affairs.

Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor (212) 566-4100


Robert LiMandri, Commissioner licensing@buildings.nyc.gov
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All Other Alteration Work (all work not specified above)
You must obtain an Insurance Tracking Number (at minimum), register as a
General Contractor or obtain a Safety Registration number.

DEMOLITIONS

Full & Partial Demolition Work


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement.

FOUNDATIONS / EXCAVATION

All Excavation / Foundation Work


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement.

CONCRETE

Placement of 2,000 Yards or More of Concrete


You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Concrete Endorsement.

*Home Improvement Contractor licenses are issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor (212) 566-4100


Robert LiMandri, Commissioner licensing@buildings.nyc.gov
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