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    The document outlines the various registrations and licenses required by the New York City Department of Buildings for different types of contractor work. For new buildings, a general contractor registration is required for 1-3 family homes, while a safety registration with a construction endorsement or general contractor registration is needed for other buildings. Alteration work requires either a safety registration with the appropriate endorsement or general contractor registration, depending on the scope of work. Demolition and excavation/foundation work mandate a safety registration with a demolition or construction endorsement respectively. Placement of over 2,000 yards of concrete requires a safety registration with a concrete endorsement. A home improvement contractor license from the Department of Consumer Affairs is also required for certain alteration work in 1-4

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    The document outlines the various registrations and licenses required by the New York City Department of Buildings for different types of contractor work. For new buildings, a general contractor registration is required for 1-3 family homes, while a safety registration with a construction endorsement or general contractor registration is needed for other buildings. Alteration work requires either a safety registration with the appropriate endorsement or general contractor registration, depending on the scope of work. Demolition and excavation/foundation work mandate a safety registration with a demolition or construction endorsement respectively. Placement of over 2,000 yards of concrete requires a safety registration with a concrete endorsement. A home improvement contractor license from the Department of Consumer Affairs is also required for certain alteration work in 1-4

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    The document outlines the various registrations and licenses required by the New York City Department of Buildings for different types of contractor work. For new buildings, a general contractor registration is required for 1-3 family homes, while a safety registration with a construction endorsement or general contractor registration is needed for other buildings. Alteration work requires either a safety registration with the appropriate endorsement or general contractor registration, depending on the scope of work. Demolition and excavation/foundation work mandate a safety registration with a demolition or construction endorsement respectively. Placement of over 2,000 yards of concrete requires a safety registration with a concrete endorsement. A home improvement contractor license from the Department of Consumer Affairs is also required for certain alteration work in 1-4

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    Contractors

    The type of work you are seeking to perform will determine which registrations are
    required with the Department. Some work may require multiple registrations.

     General Contractor Registration


     Safety Registration Number
     Insurance Tracking Number
     Home Improvement Contractor License*

    NEW BUILDINGS

    1-, 2- or 3-Family Home


    You must register as a General Contractor.

    All Other New Buildings (excluding 1-, 2- and 3-family homes)


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
    or register as a General Contractor.

    ALTERATIONS

    Adding more than 25% to the Floor Area (vertical or horizontal enlargement)
    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
    or register as a General Contractor.

    Adding 3 or more Stories


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement
    or register as a General Contractor.

    Removing more than 50% of the Floor Area


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement or
    register as a General Contractor.

    Removing 1 or more Stories


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement or
    register as a General Contractor.

    Work in a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-family Home or Condo/Co-op


    You must obtain a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of
    Consumer Affairs.

    Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor (212) 566-4100


    Robert LiMandri, Commissioner licensing@buildings.nyc.gov
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    All Other Alteration Work (all work not specified above)
    You must obtain an Insurance Tracking Number (at minimum), register as a
    General Contractor or obtain a Safety Registration number.

    DEMOLITIONS

    Full & Partial Demolition Work


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Demolition Endorsement.

    FOUNDATIONS / EXCAVATION

    All Excavation / Foundation Work


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Construction Endorsement.

    CONCRETE

    Placement of 2,000 Yards or More of Concrete


    You must obtain a Safety Registration Number with a Concrete Endorsement.

    *Home Improvement Contractor licenses are issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

    Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor (212) 566-4100


    Robert LiMandri, Commissioner licensing@buildings.nyc.gov
    Page 2 of 2

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