Local Law 126 — Parking Structure Condition Assessment

Who is covered

All parking structures in New York City, including underground garages, above-grade garages, open parking decks, and enclosed multi-level parking facilities.

What the law requires

• Engage a licensed professional engineer to perform a comprehensive condition assessment every six years.
• File the condition assessment report with DOB.
• Submit an annual owner's condition checklist between full inspection cycles.
• Address any structural deficiencies identified in the report within the prescribed timeline.

Filing frequency and deadlines

Penalty structure

Non-compliance with LL126 (Parking) can result in the following penalties:

• $5,000 or more for missed condition assessment filings.
• Potential vacate orders for garages with unaddressed structural deficiencies.
• DOB civil penalties for failing to submit the annual checklist.

Exemptions

• Private garages with fewer than 650 square feet and a capacity of two vehicles or fewer.

Recent updates and amendments

This program was created in response to the 2023 parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan, which killed one person and injured several others. Enforcement has been aggressive since the law's adoption.

Reference

Official source: NYC DOB — Parking Structures