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General contracting in New York (NY)

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Explore 20,264 verified general contracting across New York counties and municipalities. All credential records are sourced from the New York City Department of Buildings & NYS Licensing Authorities (NYC DOB / NYS) under NYC Administrative Code Title 28 (Licensed Master Plumber, Master Electrician, and General Contractor Registration) & NYS General Business Law Article 36-A with zero lead selling or paid ranking.

Official State Licensing Portal: New York City Department of Buildings & NYS Licensing Authorities (NYC DOB / NYS) Official Portal

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New York City 7587Brooklyn 2619Staten Island 1099Bronx 883Yonkers 422Jamaica 319Flushing 273Astoria 247Valley Stream 226Ozone Park 122New Rochelle 121South Richmond Hill 121South Ozone Park 119Mount Vernon 111East Elmhurst 110Maspeth 108Hicksville 107Long Island City 94Corona 93Whitestone 88Queens Village 86Richmond Hill 82Ridgewood 82Westbury 81White Plains 80Woodside 78Middle Village 74New Hyde Park 74Freeport 68Glendale 65Fresh Meadows 63Bayside 61Elmhurst 60Elmont 59Farmingdale 58Hempstead 57Albany 56Bellerose 56Forest Hills 55Howard Beach 55S Ozone Park 53Mineola 52Dix Hills 50Garden City 50Jackson Heights 50Scarsdale 49Floral Park 48College Point 46Deer Park 46West Babylon 46East Meadow 45Hollis 45Lynbrook 45Rego Park 45Massapequa 44Levittown 43Saint Albans 43West Hempstead 42Franklin Square 41Great Neck 41

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  • Describe the job and ask whether it is within their scope and service area.
  • Check the credential with its issuing authority and ask what applies where the work will happen.
  • Ask about insurance, availability, who will do the work, and a written scope.
  • Ask about callout fees, labor or fixed rates, materials, cancellation and any estimate charge.
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Verification Overview & Key Takeaways: How to Check Official Credentials

HomeCrafto displays source records with different scopes, including licenses, registrations, municipal permits and community records. A source entry is not proof of qualification for your job. Before signing a work order or paying a deposit, homeowners should confirm that the contractor’s credential number is active, verify that the license classification covers the specific trade scope required for the job, and request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from the issuing insurance carrier. Independent verification protects your property and ensures compliance with local building codes.

How do you verify a contractor license number and insurance on official portals (FAQ)?

You can verify active license standing and consumer protection rules directly through official government portals, including Washington L&I Contractor Verify, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), the Connecticut eLicense Portal, USA.gov State Consumer Protection Offices, and FTC Home Improvement Consumer Guidance. Always confirm municipal permit requirements with your local building department before work begins.