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.
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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Stats on Businesses by License Category
License Category | Businesses | Percent |
---|---|---|
Home Improvement Contractor | 16758 | 27.44% |
Tobacco Retail Dealer | 6133 | 10.04% |
Secondhand Dealer - General | 4774 | 7.82% |
Electronics Store | 3611 | 5.91% |
Sightseeing Guide | 3376 | 5.53% |
Locksmith | 2756 | 4.51% |
Tow Truck Driver | 2665 | 4.36% |
Electronic Cigarette Dealer | 2605 | 4.27% |
Garage & Parking Lot | 2320 | 3.80% |
Stoop Line Stand | 2230 | 3.65% |
General Vendor | 2125 | 3.48% |
Debt Collection Agency | 1900 | 3.11% |
Dealer In Products For The Disabled | 1630 | 2.67% |
Pedicab Driver | 1575 | 2.58% |
Electronic & Home Appliance Service Dealer | 1560 | 2.55% |
Ticket Seller Individual | 806 | 1.32% |
Process Server Individual | 678 | 1.11% |
Secondhand Dealer - Auto | 648 | 1.06% |
Newsstand | 361 | 0.59% |
Tow Truck Company | 349 | 0.57% |
Stats on Businesses by License Status
License Status | Businesses | Percent |
---|---|---|
Active | 27402 | 44.88% |
Ready for Renewal | 18814 | 30.81% |
Expired | 10370 | 16.98% |
Failed to Renew | 1652 | 2.71% |
Surrendered | 1598 | 2.62% |
Revoked | 446 | 0.73% |
Suspended | 371 | 0.61% |
Voided | 346 | 0.57% |
Out of Business | 61 | 0.10% |
Stats on Businesses by Issuance Year
Issuance Year | Businesses | Percent |
---|---|---|
2024 | 4999 | 8.19% |
2023 | 5865 | 9.61% |
2022 | 5159 | 8.45% |
2021 | 4156 | 6.81% |
2020 | 2232 | 3.66% |
2019 | 3663 | 6.00% |
2018 | 5262 | 8.62% |
2017 | 3370 | 5.52% |
2016 | 2573 | 4.21% |
2015 | 2590 | 4.24% |
2014 | 2149 | 3.52% |
2013 | 2102 | 3.44% |
2012 | 1777 | 2.91% |
2011 | 1806 | 2.96% |
2010 | 1408 | 2.31% |
2009 | 1549 | 2.54% |
2008 | 1251 | 2.05% |
2007 | 1242 | 2.03% |
2006 | 1472 | 2.41% |
2005 | 794 | 1.30% |
Stats on Businesses by Borough
Borough | Businesses | Percent |
---|---|---|
Queens | 10172 | 18.40% |
Brooklyn | 9937 | 17.97% |
Manhattan | 7054 | 12.76% |
Bronx | 4636 | 8.39% |
Outside NYC | 3413 | 6.17% |
Staten Island | 2452 | 4.44% |
City | Businesses | Percent |
---|---|---|
BROOKLYN | 13310 | 24.07% |
NEW YORK | 9479 | 17.15% |
BRONX | 6571 | 11.89% |
STATEN ISLAND | 3086 | 5.58% |
JAMAICA | 1499 | 2.71% |
FLUSHING | 1328 | 2.40% |
ASTORIA | 966 | 1.75% |
CORONA | 568 | 1.03% |
RIDGEWOOD | 454 | 0.82% |
WOODSIDE | 445 | 0.80% |
YONKERS | 415 | 0.75% |
LONG ISLAND CITY | 409 | 0.74% |
OZONE PARK | 402 | 0.73% |
ELMHURST | 383 | 0.69% |
JACKSON HEIGHTS | 347 | 0.63% |
FOREST HILLS | 315 | 0.57% |
SOUTH RICHMOND HILL | 305 | 0.55% |
MASPETH | 295 | 0.53% |
EAST ELMHURST | 283 | 0.51% |
VALLEY STREAM | 269 | 0.49% |
Zip | Businesses | Percent |
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11235 | 726 | 1.31% |
11385 | 684 | 1.24% |
11214 | 653 | 1.18% |
11218 | 637 | 1.15% |
10036 | 595 | 1.08% |
11223 | 593 | 1.07% |
11229 | 587 | 1.06% |
11368 | 575 | 1.04% |
11220 | 572 | 1.03% |
11234 | 570 | 1.03% |
11230 | 543 | 0.98% |
10019 | 541 | 0.98% |
10314 | 530 | 0.96% |
10467 | 457 | 0.83% |
11377 | 456 | 0.82% |
11101 | 450 | 0.81% |
11372 | 450 | 0.81% |
11419 | 434 | 0.78% |
11354 | 427 | 0.77% |
10001 | 417 | 0.75% |
Address: 14935 177th St, Ste 101, Jamaica, NY 11434 License Type: Premises License#: 2125371-DCWP License Category: Dealer In Products For The Disabled License Status: Active |
Address: 10905 Springfield Blvd, Queens Village, NY 11429 License Type: Premises License#: 2125425-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 4672 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 Telephone: 6466003103 License Type: Premises License#: 2125432-DCWP License Category: Stoop Line Stand License Status: Active |
Address: 2028 Seagirt Blvd, Apt 3a, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Telephone: (347) 854-5192 License Type: Premises License#: 2125393-DCWP License Category: Third Party Food Delivery Service License Status: Active |
Address: 4602 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Telephone: (917) 399-9998 License Type: Premises License#: 2125347-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 234 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Telephone: 9172831917 License Type: Premises License#: 2125499-DCWP License Category: Stoop Line Stand License Status: Active |
Address: 1130 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Telephone: 7182573844 License Type: Premises License#: 2125500-DCWP License Category: Car Wash License Status: Active |
Address: 948 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 License Type: Premises License#: 2125494-DCWP License Category: Stoop Line Stand License Status: Active |
Address: 169-15 105th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433 License Type: Premises License#: 2125464-DCWP License Category: Ticket Seller Business License Status: Active |
Address: 11835 Queens Blvd, Ste 400, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Telephone: 3476809000 License Type: Premises License#: 2125503-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 5100 Kings Plaza, Ste 2213, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Telephone: 9178543336 License Type: Premises License#: 2125472-DCWP License Category: Electronic & Home Appliance Service Dealer License Status: Active |
Address: 601 Dresher Rd, Ste 301, Horsham, PA 19044 Telephone: (267) 994-7150 License Type: Premises License#: 2125401-DCWP License Category: Debt Collection Agency License Status: Active |
Address: 125 E Burnside Ave, Bronx, NY 10453 Telephone: (914) 258-6968 License Type: Premises License#: 2125512-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 131 Engineers Dr, Hicksville, NY 11801 Telephone: 5162236494 License Type: Premises License#: 2125345-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 275 Adams Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Telephone: 6316942530 License Type: Premises License#: 2125446-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 3259 Griswold Ave, Bronx, NY 10465 Telephone: 6467398327 License Type: Premises License#: 2125442-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 8518 17th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Telephone: (631) 729-0621 License Type: Premises License#: 2125377-DCWP License Category: Dealer In Products For The Disabled License Status: Ready for Renewal |
Address: 1711 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Telephone: 3159330101 License Type: Premises License#: 2125501-DCWP License Category: Tow Truck Company License Status: Active |
Address: 290 Gower St, Staten Island, NY 10314 Telephone: 3478920316 License Type: Premises License#: 2125405-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 423 Bronx Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10460 Telephone: 7188642965 License Type: Premises License#: 2125390-DCWP License Category: Tow Truck Company License Status: Active |
Address: 8525 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Telephone: (347) 808-7368 License Type: Premises License#: 2125450-DCWP License Category: Stoop Line Stand License Status: Active |
Address: 1127 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Telephone: 7183819888 License Type: Premises License#: 2125351-DCWP License Category: Tow Truck Company License Status: Active |
Address: 745 9th Ave, Apt 2r, New York, NY 10019 Telephone: 9739785963 License Type: Premises License#: 2125443-DCWP License Category: Pedicab Business License Status: Active |
Address: 13974 86th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435 Telephone: 3477015556 License Type: Premises License#: 2125517-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 13312 Avery Ave, Apt 2f, Flushing, NY 11355 Telephone: 3478499366 License Type: Premises License#: 2125422-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 393 Avenue P, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Telephone: 3476107389 License Type: Premises License#: 2125493-DCWP License Category: Stoop Line Stand License Status: Active |
Address: 5816 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Telephone: (917) 399-9998 License Type: Premises License#: 2125348-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 2066 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 Telephone: (630) 857-2100 License Type: Premises License#: 2125457-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Ready for Renewal |
Address: 1546 Crosby Ave, Bronx, NY 10461 Telephone: (516) 833-9100 License Type: Premises License#: 2125456-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 921 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 License Type: Premises License#: 2125421-DCWP License Category: Secondhand Dealer - General License Status: Active |
Address: 435 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Telephone: 9174057345 License Type: Premises License#: 2125368-2-DCWP License Category: Tobacco Retail Dealer License Status: Active |
Address: 300 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Telephone: 9293264594 License Type: Premises License#: 2125394-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 77 Engle St, Unit 8169, Englewood, NJ 07631 Telephone: 2013088910 License Type: Premises License#: 2125506-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 2851 Cropsey Ave, Ste 155, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Telephone: (917) 623-1423 License Type: Premises License#: 2125513-DCWP License Category: Dealer In Products For The Disabled License Status: Active |
Address: 14053 169th St, Fl 1, Jamaica, NY 11434 Telephone: 9179932089 License Type: Premises License#: 2125391-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 13335 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Telephone: (917) 399-9998 License Type: Premises License#: 2125346-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 5310 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 License Type: Premises License#: 2125369-2-DCWP License Category: Tobacco Retail Dealer License Status: Active |
Address: 225 W 34th St, Ste 1407, New York, NY 10122 Telephone: 2127494618 License Type: Premises License#: 2125492-DCWP License Category: Employment Agency License Status: Active |
Address: 9564 112th Street, Fl 1, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Telephone: 9297335410 License Type: Premises License#: 2125431-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 3617 Starr Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 Telephone: 9173887762 License Type: Premises License#: 2125358-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 9015 Queens Blvd, Ste 3000 Qc, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Telephone: 9178543336 License Type: Premises License#: 2125403-DCWP License Category: Electronic & Home Appliance Service Dealer License Status: Active |
Address: 1643 W 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Telephone: 9293929840 License Type: Premises License#: 2125419-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 921 N Fletcher Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Telephone: 3475251193 License Type: Premises License#: 2125433-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 160 W Fordham Rd, # 164, Bronx, NY 10468 Telephone: (929) 271-8533 License Type: Premises License#: 2125400-DCWP License Category: Secondhand Dealer - General License Status: Active |
Address: 2502 Barnes Ave, Apt 4b, Bronx, NY 10467 License Type: Premises License#: 2125426-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 3257 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103 Telephone: 3478497684 License Type: Premises License#: 2125343-DCWP License Category: Electronics Store License Status: Active |
Address: 8842 Aubrey Ave, Glendale, NY 11385 Telephone: 9174283786 License Type: Premises License#: 2125445-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 69 Labau Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301 Telephone: 3474395672 License Type: Premises License#: 2125357-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
Address: 1908 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Telephone: 4843720567 License Type: Premises License#: 2125411-DCWP License Category: Dealer In Products For The Disabled License Status: Ready for Renewal |
Address: 3672 Naomi St, Seaford, NY 11783 Telephone: 5165866909 License Type: Premises License#: 2125370-DCWP License Category: Home Improvement Contractor License Status: Active |
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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.
Subject | Business |
Jurisdiction | City of New York |
Data Provider | New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), formerly Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) |
Source | NYC OpenData |