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FILE 36061 · COUNTY OF NEW YORKSEAT · NEW YORKPOPULATION · 1.6MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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New York.

New York County in New York. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
New York
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

New York County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatNew York
Population (est.)1.6M
FIPS36061
Building departmentCity-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.
Permit portalNYC DOB NOW
Fire marshalNew York City Fire Department (FDNY) Bureau of Fire Prevention
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County of
New York
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 36061
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

The 2022 New York City Construction Codes, based on the 2021 International Codes with local amendments, are currently in effect.

New York County is coterminous with the Borough of Manhattan, meaning all building permits are handled exclusively by the New York City Department of Buildings. There are no independent municipal building departments within the county, and all projects must comply with the NYC Zoning Resolution and specific flood zone requirements managed by the city.

Projects must strictly adhere to the NYC Zoning Resolution, which includes unique requirements for floor area ratio (FAR) and specific mandates for sidewalk sheds and overhead protection during construction.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Local licensing authorities; NYC DCWP / DOB in New York City. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

General contractors must hold a NYC Department of Buildings General Contractor Registration in addition to any state-level requirements.

Building

City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

NYC DOB NOW

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

New York City Department of City Planning

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Bureau of Fire Prevention

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What New York County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
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Most employers with employees required
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
NYC HIC: trust fund enrollment or $20k surety bond
State or county
County overlayContractors must maintain statutory workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance as required by New York State law, with NYC DOB specific proof of insurance filings required for permit issuance.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.
Source · City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN NEW YORK COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in New York County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

New YorkNew York County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN NEW YORK COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in New York County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
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Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Local licensing authorities; NYC DCWP / DOB in New York City

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/new-york
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County

City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

NYC DOB NOW
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

New York City Department of City Planning

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Bureau of Fire Prevention

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in New York County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Local licensing authorities; NYC DCWP / DOB in New York City. New York County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Local licensing authorities; NYC DCWP / DOB in New York City
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) manages all permitting for the five boroughs of New York City.
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

New York County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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