New York City SBS Certified Businesses

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Certified Business List Dataset is a comprehensive resource that catalogs businesses certified as Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE). This dataset serves as a vital tool for promoting diversity in procurement and supporting small business development across New York City. By offering detailed information about certified businesses, the dataset helps public and private entities identify qualified vendors, encouraging equitable participation in contracting opportunities.

Each record in the dataset contains essential details, including the Account_Number, Vendor Formal Name, Doing Business As (DBA) name, contact information, certification type and renewal dates, and a description of the business’s services or products. Additionally, it provides information on the business’s industry classification through NAICS and NIGP codes, which categorize the types of goods or services offered. The dataset also includes geographic details such as physical and mailing addresses, borough, latitude, longitude, and community board, making it a valuable resource for spatial and demographic analysis.

The dataset is especially useful for understanding the capabilities of certified businesses through its detailed job experience fields. These include descriptions of previous projects, contract values, and percentages of self-performed work. Such records highlight the expertise and accomplishments of certified businesses, helping potential clients assess their qualifications for future projects. Furthermore, the dataset captures details about the types of construction projects performed and the businesses’ capacity-building program participation, providing a holistic view of their capabilities and growth potential.

Regular updates to the dataset ensure that users have access to the most current information about certifications, making it a reliable source for identifying opportunities and partnerships. By incorporating fields such as website links and date of establishment, it also supports networking and outreach efforts. Moreover, its inclusion of spatial data facilitates geographic analysis and visualization, enabling policymakers and researchers to assess the distribution of certified businesses across NYC boroughs and beyond.

Overall, the SBS Certified Business List Dataset is a powerful tool for fostering inclusive economic development. It not only empowers certified businesses by increasing their visibility but also equips stakeholders with the data necessary to drive strategic decision-making. From supporting equitable contracting practices to enabling spatial and sectoral analysis, this dataset plays a crucial role in building a vibrant, diverse business ecosystem in New York City.

Statistics

The SBS Certified Business List dataset provides a detailed snapshot of over 11,000 certified businesses in New York City. These businesses span a wide array of industries, locations, and certifications, showcasing the diversity and specialization of the city's economy.

In terms of industries, the largest sector is Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, comprising 32.72% of the dataset (3,627 businesses). This is followed by Construction, representing 22.46% (2,490 businesses), and Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, at 6.78% (752 businesses). Smaller but notable sectors include Educational Services (6.62%), Manufacturing (4.00%), and Wholesale Trade (3.97%).

The dataset also provides detailed information about businesses based on their NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes, which categorize businesses by the type of economic activity they perform. The top NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which includes 582 businesses, representing 5.25% of the dataset. Other notable NAICS codes include:

  • 611710: Educational Support Services – 368 businesses (3.32%).
  • 238990: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors – 358 businesses (3.23%).
  • 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction – 343 businesses (3.09%).
  • 541330: Engineering Services – 339 businesses (3.06%).
  • 541310: Architectural Services – 338 businesses (3.05%).

Additionally, there is strong representation in specialized services such as Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611, 2.86%), Residential Remodelers (236118, 2.71%), and Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210, 1.94%).

Smaller industries like Janitorial Services (561720, 1.64%) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511, 1.77%) also highlight the diversity of industries within the dataset.

From a geographical perspective, the distribution of businesses highlights Manhattan as the hub, with 19.25% of certified businesses. Brooklyn follows with 16.95%, and Queens accounts for 15.7%. Staten Island and the Bronx contribute smaller shares, at 2.64% and 6.79%, respectively. Within Manhattan, the 10001 ZIP code leads with 1.92% of businesses.

Regarding ethnicity, the dataset reveals significant representation from minority groups. Black-owned businesses make up 32.75% of the total, followed by Asian-owned businesses at 22.21%, and Hispanic-owned businesses at 18.22%. Non-minority businesses comprise 26.65%, and Native American-owned businesses, while rare, are also represented at 0.14%.

Certifications provide insight into business specializations. The most common certification is MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), held by 73.24% of businesses. WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise) certification is held by 54.79% of businesses. Other certifications, such as EBE (Emerging Business Enterprise) and LBE (Locally-Based Enterprise), are less prevalent but critical to specific niches.

This dataset underscores the breadth and depth of certified businesses in New York City, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and business development efforts.

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Stats on Businesses by NAICS Sector

NAICS SectorBusinessesPercent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3627
32.72%
Construction2490
22.46%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation 752
6.78%
Educational Services734
6.62%
Manufacturing443
4.00%
Wholesale Trade440
3.97%
Other Services (except Public Administration)373
3.37%
Health Care and Social Assistance360
3.25%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation313
2.82%
Information303
2.73%
Retail Trade295
2.66%
Accommodation and Food Services280
2.53%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing237
2.14%
Transportation and Warehousing229
2.07%
Finance and Insurance130
1.17%
Public Administration30
0.27%

Stats on Businesses by NAICS

NAICSBusinessesPercent
541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)582
5.25%
611710 (Educational Support Services)368
3.32%
238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors)358
3.23%
236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)343
3.09%
541330 (Engineering Services)339
3.06%
541310 (Architectural Services)338
3.05%
541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services)317
2.86%
236118 (Residential Remodelers)300
2.71%
238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)215
1.94%
541618 (Other Management Consulting Services)198
1.79%
541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)196
1.77%
561720 (Janitorial Services)182
1.64%
541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)155
1.40%
238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)151
1.36%
812990 (All Other Personal Services)135
1.22%
541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)135
1.22%
238140 (Masonry Contractors)134
1.21%
711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers)131
1.18%
238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors)127
1.15%
561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services)126
1.14%

Stats on Businesses by Certification

CertificationBusinessesPercent
MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)8118
73.24%
WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise)6073
54.79%
EBE (Emerging Business Enterprise)27
0.24%
LBE (Locally-Based Enterprise)11
0.10%

Stats on Businesses by Ethnicity

EthnicityBusinessesPercent
BLACK3630
32.75%
NON-MINORITY2954
26.65%
ASIAN2462
22.21%
HISPANIC2019
18.22%
NATIVE AMERICAN16
0.14%

Stats on Businesses by Borough

BoroughBusinessesPercent
MANHATTAN2134
19.25%
BROOKLYN1879
16.95%
QUEENS1740
15.70%
BRONX753
6.79%
STATEN IS293
2.64%

Stats on Businesses by City

CityBusinessesPercent
New York2242
20.23%
Brooklyn1937
17.48%
Bronx777
7.01%
Staten Island305
2.75%
Jamaica234
2.11%
Long Island City162
1.46%
Flushing111
1.00%
ASTORIA110
0.99%
Yonkers101
0.91%
Valley Stream82
0.74%
Mount Vernon77
0.69%
Queens Village72
0.65%
Hicksville67
0.60%
Richmond Hill58
0.52%
Queens55
0.50%
Jersey City54
0.49%
New Rochelle53
0.48%
South Ozone Park52
0.47%
Forest Hills51
0.46%
White Plains50
0.45%

Stats on Businesses by Zip

ZipBusinessesPercent
10001213
1.92%
10018161
1.45%
11101143
1.29%
11201142
1.28%
10016111
1.00%
1001793
0.84%
1123892
0.83%
1121587
0.78%
1143486
0.78%
1121684
0.76%
1123480
0.72%
1001377
0.69%
1002775
0.68%
1003674
0.67%
1000472
0.65%
1122572
0.65%
1120571
0.64%
1000568
0.61%
1123667
0.60%
1180167
0.60%

Dataset

The SBS Certified Business List dataset, published by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), provides detailed information on businesses certified as Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE). It contains a wealth of fields such as business identification details, contact information, certification type and renewal dates, geographic data, business descriptions, industry classifications (e.g., NAICS codes), and historical job experience. The dataset is instrumental for fostering diversity and inclusion in public and private procurement processes, helping organizations identify certified vendors for contracting opportunities.

Dataset Information

SubjectBusiness
JurisdictionCity of New York
Data ProviderNew York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SourceNYC OpenData