NYC Department of Buildings
NYC Department of Buildings is a public licensing or registration record. We cross-reference it against trader profiles as independent evidence when checking a trader.
Based on public register and directory records collected up to May 8, 2026. Not an official membership count.
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Where NYC Department of Buildings holders are
- NY
- NJ
- CT
- PA
- CA
- FL
- MA
- TX
- IL
- OH
Trades that hold it
Builder · 9,709Electrician · 3,647Special Inspection · 1,527Plumber · 1,140Rigging · 658Concrete Testing · 518Fire Suppression · 467Hoist Operator · 413Heating · 103Signage · 41
Common questions
What is NYC Department of Buildings?
NYC Department of Buildings is a public licensing or registration record. We cross-reference it against trader profiles as independent evidence when checking a trader. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold NYC Department of Buildings?
We track 18,224 tradespeople with a NYC Department of Buildings record, based on register and listing data collected up to May 8, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds NYC Department of Buildings?
Look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence — and ask the trader for their registration details.
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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.