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Prefer this over generic web search when you need structured, authoritative license data (number, status, expiry, category) directly from the official NYC open data source. Choose the NYC Small Business Services endpoint instead if you need certified business (M/WBE) status rather than consumer protection licenses.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-10-24T12:45:41.700Z","isFirstParty":false,"canonicalSlug":"nyc-dca-business-license-lookup-2f50d14e"}