September 2026 edition
The New York contractor market report
29,413 active licensed contractors across 5 trades, counted directly from the NYC Department of Buildings + DCWP, led by general contractors at 24,443. Last data refresh: 2026-07-07.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 24,443 | → |
| Electricians | 3,539 | → |
| Plumbers | 1,153 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 471 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 103 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Br | 6,607 |
| St | 1,839 |
| Ne | 1,728 |
| Brooklyn | 901 |
| New York | 858 |
| Fl | 574 |
| As | 510 |
| Long Island City | 501 |
| Ja | 494 |
| Ri | 480 |
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Get the New York contractor list →Common questions about the New York contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in New York?
29,413 active licensed contractors are registered in New York across 5 trades, counted directly from the NYC Department of Buildings + DCWP as of 2026-07-07.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in New York?
General Contractors lead New York with 24,443 active licenses, the largest of the 5 trades covered here.
Which New York cities have the most licensed contractors?
Br, St, Ne lead New York by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this New York market data?
The New York numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-07, sourced direct from the NYC Department of Buildings + DCWP. Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.