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LL97 in 2026: What NYC Owners Need to Know
Period 1 caps are live, the first compliance reports are due, and Period 2 is closer than it looks. Here is what every NYC building owner should be doing about Local Law 97 right now.
LL11 FISP Cycle 10 Deadlines, Explained
Cycle 10 of the Facade Inspection Safety Program runs from 2025 to 2029, with sub-cycle deadlines staggered by block. Here is how to figure out yours and avoid the $1,000-per-month late-filing fee.
LL84 Benchmarking: The 5 Mistakes That Sink Most Filings
Local Law 84 benchmarking is due May 1 every year. The form is simple, the data is not. Here are the five errors that show up over and over — and how to avoid them.
The OATH Hearing Survival Guide for Property Owners
Notices of Violation are not parking tickets. The OATH hearing is a real adversarial proceeding with real money on the line. Here is how to prepare, what mitigations work, and when to certify by mail versus appear.
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LL97 in 2026: What NYC Owners Need to Know
Period 1 caps are live, the first compliance reports are due, and Period 2 is closer than it looks. Here is what every NYC building owner should be doing about Local Law 97 right now.
LL11 FISP Cycle 10 Deadlines, Explained
Cycle 10 of the Facade Inspection Safety Program runs from 2025 to 2029, with sub-cycle deadlines staggered by block. Here is how to figure out yours and avoid the $1,000-per-month late-filing fee.
LL84 Benchmarking: The 5 Mistakes That Sink Most Filings
Local Law 84 benchmarking is due May 1 every year. The form is simple, the data is not. Here are the five errors that show up over and over — and how to avoid them.
LL87: Energy Audits and Retro-Commissioning, Demystified
Local Law 87 requires an ASHRAE Level II energy audit and retro-commissioning every ten years. Here is what each one actually covers, what the report looks like, and what owners can expect to pay.
LL126 Annual Parapet Inspections: What's Actually Required
Local Law 126 requires annual parapet observations on most NYC buildings. The rule is short, the requirements are easy to misread, and the penalty for skipping it is real. Here is what owners need to know.
LL152 Gas Piping Inspections: The Periodic You Probably Forgot
Local Law 152 requires periodic gas piping inspections on most NYC buildings, on a community-district staggered schedule. Here is who is covered, how the inspection works, and what to do if you smell gas.
LL31 Lead Paint XRF Testing: The 2025 Requirement, in Practice
Local Law 31 requires XRF testing of every unit in pre-1960 multifamily buildings. The deadline has passed for many owners. Here is what compliance actually looks like, what the test does, and how it differs from dust wipes.
LL55 Indoor Allergens: The Asthma Rule HPD Enforces Quietly
Local Law 55 — the Asthma-Free Housing Act — requires annual inspections for indoor allergens in NYC multifamily housing. Most owners don't realize how aggressively HPD has been issuing violations under this rule.
LL77 Cooling Tower Inspections: Legionella, Quarterly Tests, and the Registry
Local Law 77 — and the related Article 317 — require registration, quarterly inspections, and ongoing water management for every cooling tower in NYC. Skipping any of it is how Legionella outbreaks happen.
The OATH Hearing Survival Guide for Property Owners
Notices of Violation are not parking tickets. The OATH hearing is a real adversarial proceeding with real money on the line. Here is how to prepare, what mitigations work, and when to certify by mail versus appear.
DOB BIS vs. DOB NOW: Which One Do You Use?
DOB has two main public-facing systems and the migration between them is incomplete. Knowing which to use for what — permits, inspections, filings — saves real time.
Compliance Software vs. Spreadsheets vs. Consultants: An Honest Comparison
Three ways to manage NYC compliance — a spreadsheet, an outside consultant, or a software platform. Each has real tradeoffs. Here is the honest comparison.
NYC Violation Classes A, B, and C: A Quick Reference
Class A is immediate. Class B is 30 days. Class C is 90 days. The classification drives the response timeline and the penalty schedule. Here is the practical reference.
Who's on the Hook: Compliance Liability Across Ownership Structures
Condo, co-op, rental, single-purpose LLC, sponsor — different ownership structures put different parties on the line for NYC compliance. A quick reference for property managers and boards.
HPD vs. DOB vs. DEP: Who Enforces What in NYC Buildings
Three city agencies cover most NYC building compliance. They overlap less than people think. Here is who handles what — and where the seams cause confusion.