New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Department overview
FormedApril 29, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-04-29)
Preceding department
JurisdictionNew York City
Headquarters42 Broadway,
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
MottoTo protect and enhance the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.
Employees457 (FY 2024)
Annual budget$67.7 million (FY 2024)
Department executive
Key document
Websitenyc.gov/dcwp

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), is a department of the government of New York City.[1]

  1. ^ New York City Charter § 2201; "There shall be a department of consumer affairs, the head of which shall be the commissioner of consumer affairs."