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Hoisting Machine Operator License

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A person must have a Hoisting Machine Operator License to operate a crane or other hoisting machine in New York City. This license is issued by the Department of Buildings.

There are three classes for this license:
  • Class A licenses, for machines with a boom length under 200 feet;
  • Class B licenses, for machines with any boom length;
  • Class C licenses, for machines under 50 tons.
Contact the Department of Buildings for more information.

Additional resources

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Licensing Division


280 Broadway, 6th Floor




New York NY 10007
Website http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
Phone (212) 393-2259

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.

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