Early access in the United States. We are still building our directory for the United States. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

License required by law

NYC home improvement contractor license (DCWP)

New York City requires home-improvement contractors to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Hiring an unlicensed contractor in NYC forfeits key legal protections, including the city's trust fund for abandoned jobs.

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25,799contractors with an NYC DCWP entry in the public data we track

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to Jul 11, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current NYC DCWP status on the official register, then run their name through our Rogue Contractor Check to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where NYC DCWP holders are

  • NY12,319 entries tracked
  • NJ431 entries tracked
  • CT70 entries tracked
  • PA20 entries tracked
  • FL9 entries tracked
  • CA7 entries tracked
  • AZ6 entries tracked
  • TX5 entries tracked
  • MA5 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

General Contractor · 12,892Builder · 2Roofer · 2Plumber · 1HVAC Contractor · 1

NYC DCWP holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current NYC DCWP entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is NYC home improvement contractor license (DCWP)?

New York City requires home-improvement contractors to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Hiring an unlicensed contractor in NYC forfeits key legal protections, including the city's trust fund for abandoned jobs. (License required by law.)

How many contractors hold NYC home improvement contractor license (DCWP)?

We track 25,799 contractors with an NYC home improvement contractor license (DCWP) entry, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 11, 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific contractor holds NYC home improvement contractor license (DCWP)?

Check the official register at https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/lookup-license.page, or look the contractor up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a contractor is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.