NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission – New York, NY

NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) – Headquarters

The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) headquarters is located at 33 Beaver Street in the Financial District. While the TLC regulates over 200,000 drivers and vehicles—including yellow taxicabs, green Boro Taxis, and for-hire vehicles (such as Uber, Lyft, and black cars)—visitors must be careful to go to the correct location for their specific needs. 33 Beaver Street primarily houses the OATH Hearings Division (TLC Tribunal) and executive administrative offices. This is where hearings regarding summonses, license suspensions, and revocations are conducted. It is NOT the location for vehicle inspections (which are in Woodside) or the main driver licensing counters (which are located in Long Island City). Drivers responding to a summons or attending a hearing should report here.

Agency Functions

• Adjudications: The OATH Tribunal hears cases involving rule violations by TLC-licensed drivers and owners.
• Regulation: The agency sets policy, fares, and safety standards for New York City’s for-hire transportation industry.
• Consumer Complaints: The TLC processes complaints regarding service refusals, overcharging, and unsafe driving.
• Lost Property: Administrative support for lost property inquiries (though reporting via 311 or the website is the first step).

Visiting the Tribunal

If you are appearing for a hearing at 33 Beaver Street, strict protocols apply. You must pass through security screening. Photo identification is required. It is recommended to bring all relevant evidence, documents, or witnesses related to your summons. While some payments for fines can be made here, many services are encouraged to be completed online via the LARS system.

Transit Access

The building is located near the intersection of Broad Street and Beaver Street.

• Subway: Broad St (J, Z), Wall St (2, 3, 4, 5), Bowling Green (4, 5), Whitehall St (R, W).
• Bus: M15-SBS and M55 routes stop nearby.