New York City DCWP Issued Business Licenses

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Issued Licenses Dataset provides a comprehensive record of licensed businesses operating within New York City. This dataset is an essential resource for understanding the breadth of industries and services regulated by the DCWP, promoting transparency and accountability in local commerce. It includes detailed information about the businesses that hold active or expired licenses issued by the department, helping residents, researchers, and policymakers access reliable data about economic activity and compliance with licensing requirements.

Each record in the dataset includes essential details such as the License Number, Business Name, Address, License Category, and status (active or expired). The dataset also contains information on license expiration dates and the type of business activity licensed. With a wide variety of license categories—from home improvement contractors to tobacco retailers—the dataset reflects the department’s role in regulating diverse industries across the city.

The dataset supports robust analysis by including geographic data, enabling spatial mapping of licensed businesses and insights into patterns of economic activity across neighborhoods. Updated regularly, it offers a current snapshot of business licensing in New York City while also preserving historical records for trend analysis and research purposes. This transparency fosters informed decision-making for consumers, businesses, and public officials alike.

By centralizing information on issued licenses, the dataset underscores the DCWP's mission to protect consumers and workers while maintaining fair business practices across the city’s vibrant economic landscape.

Statistics

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Issued Licenses Dataset includes data on approximately 61,000 licensed businesses across the city. It provides insights into various business activities regulated by DCWP, categorized by license types, locations, and other attributes. This dataset highlights the diversity and scope of licensed operations in New York City’s dynamic business environment.

By license type, Home Improvement Contractors represent the largest category, comprising about 27% of the licenses, followed by Tobacco Retail Dealers (10%) and Secondhand Dealers (8%). Other notable categories include Electronics Stores and Sightseeing Guides, each accounting for 5-6% of licenses. Smaller license types, such as Ticket Sellers and Newsstands, make up less than 2%, showcasing the breadth of regulated industries.

Geographically, businesses are distributed across all five boroughs, with Queens leading with about 18% of all licenses, followed closely by Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Bronx and Staten Island host smaller shares of licensed businesses, with a modest percentage located outside the city. Within these boroughs, cities like Brooklyn and Manhattan have the highest concentrations of licensed businesses, while neighborhoods like Jamaica, Flushing, and Astoria also feature prominently.

In terms of ZIP code distribution, several areas such as 11235 (Brooklyn) and 11385 (Queens) emerge as hubs of licensed activity, reflecting the city's economic diversity. The dataset also captures smaller yet significant clusters of licensed businesses in various neighborhoods, providing a comprehensive view of the business landscape.

This dataset is an invaluable resource for analyzing business trends, understanding regulatory compliance, and identifying geographic patterns in business licensing. It supports policymakers, researchers, and residents in making data-driven decisions to foster economic growth and ensure effective oversight of New York City's vibrant business ecosystem.

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Dataset

This dataset provides detailed information on licenses issued by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). It includes data on various types of licenses required by businesses operating in New York City, such as sidewalk cafés, home improvement contractors, and tobacco retailers. Each record contains key details such as the license type, license number, status, business name, and location, along with dates of issuance, renewal, and expiration. The dataset is regularly updated to reflect changes in license status and serves as a resource for understanding business compliance and regulatory oversight in New York City.

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