What are the contractor bond requirements for General Building Contractor in New York?

New York requires licensed General Building Contractors to maintain an active contractor surety bond ($15,000 – $50,000) and General Liability insurance prior to pulling building permits.

📜 B2B Contractor Compliance New York Licensing Board

New York General Building Contractor License & Bond Rules

Master guide to mandatory contractor license surety bonds, General Liability COI minimums, and permit pull authorization across New York.

Mandatory Bond Threshold $15,000 – $50,000

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New York County Contractor Registration Thresholds

New York County (Manhattan)

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Bond Required: $25,000

COI Liability: $2.0M