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Find a licensed home improvement contractor in Chinatown, Two Bridges, Manhattan

137 licensed home improvement contractors in Chinatown, Manhattan for kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation and general contracting. Public license records, local data and how to check a license.

Contractors in Chinatown with an active license, for kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, general contracting, flooring, painting and home repairs. Every listing comes from public license records, so you can check it before you hire.

Which licensed home improvement contractors work in Chinatown?

Chinatown home improvement contractors based in the neighborhood are listed first, then licensed ones based next door. Every listing holds an active license; tap one for its record.

  1. D.H.E. Company, Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2002
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #0857185-DCA · (212) 228-8005

  2. HIP Hing Construction Co., Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10013) · licensed since 2003
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #0889508-DCA · (212) 233-1752

  3. Central Development Corp

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2009
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1005306-DCA · (212) 226-7261

  4. Heng YIP Construction Corporation

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2009
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1321325-DCA · (917) 660-2689

  5. Building Incorporated

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2010
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1350311-DCA · (212) 431-6782

  6. Honor Construction Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2014
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2015131-DCA · (917) 559-6202

  7. Kraftwork LLC

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2015
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2018351-DCA · (646) 220-2782

  8. The Sinotique Group Incorporated

    Based in Chinatown (10013) · licensed since 2016
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2034811-DCA · (917) 710-7503

  9. JD Arch, LLC

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2016
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2036931-DCA · (212) 966-7828

  10. A & A NY Construction, Corp

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2019
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2084298-DCA · (212) 470-1226

  11. 4h Construction Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2019
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2087484-DCA · (646) 882-0208

  12. Ketai Construction LLC

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2019
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2089258-DCA · (646) 717-7701

  13. ESE Works Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2023
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2117116-DCWP · (917) 690-3093

  14. JDP Build Construction Inc.

    Based in Chinatown (10002) · licensed since 2026
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #2136728-DCWP · (212) 274-8887

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What should you know about home improvement work in Chinatown?

Chinatown, Two Bridges has about 17,754 homes, in buildings with an average build year of 1919. About 53% of homes are in pre-1940 buildings, and 37% are in walk-up apartment buildings.

DOB issued 198 general construction permits for work in Chinatown in the past 12 months (16th of 25 in Manhattan). 14 DCWP-licensed home improvement contractors are based in Chinatown, and 123 more are based in neighborhoods next to it.

Renovating an older building usually means surprises behind the walls. Put an allowance for hidden conditions in the contract, and confirm which parts of the job need DOB permits.

How does Chinatown compare?

Homes (housing units)17,754 (NYC PLUTO)
Average year built1919 (NYC PLUTO)
Homes in pre-1940 buildings53% (NYC PLUTO)
General construction permits (12 months)198 (DOB NOW)
Licensed contractors based here14 (DCWP)

Do home improvement contractors need a license in New York City?

Most home improvement work on homes and apartments in New York City needs a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). That covers remodeling, painting, flooring, windows, roofing, basements and similar work above a small dollar amount. Structural, plumbing and electrical parts of a job also need DOB permits filed by the right licensed trade.

How can you check the license yourself?

Ask for the DCWP license number and check it on DCWP's license search before you sign a contract or pay a deposit. Every contractor we list holds an active DCWP home improvement license.

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How many licensed home improvement contractors are based in Chinatown?

14 are based in Chinatown and 123 more in nearby Manhattan neighborhoods, according to DCWP records. Every one holds an active license or registration.

How do I check a home improvement contractor's license in Chinatown?

Ask for the DCWP license number and check it on DCWP's license search before you sign a contract or pay a deposit. Every contractor we list holds an active DCWP home improvement license.

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Sources: DCWP active Home Improvement Contractor licenses; NYC HPD housing violations; NYC DOHMH rat inspections; NYC PLUTO. Counts cover the 12 or 24 months before November 4, 2026.