At RAND, giving back is woven into everyday life, from office fundraisers and volunteer days to donation drives that support our neighbors across New York City. Through our RAND Gives Back program, staff come together throughout the year to support…
RAND Building News & Insights With 2026 underway, now’s a good time to get ahead of NYC’s building compliance deadlines. Our 2026 NYC Building Compliance Calendar highlights what’s coming up first (PIPS Cycle 1C opened January 1 and FISP Cycle…
Think you know the rules? If you own or manage a building in New York City that’s over six stories, you’re likely familiar with the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), the local law that requires buildings to undergo cyclical exterior…
Here’s When You Must File in NYC’s Cycle 10 (2025–2029) If your building is six stories or taller and was newly constructed, it may now be required to have its facade inspected and a Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) report…
At RAND, giving back to the community is a key part of our culture and a meaningful extension of the work we do every day. Over the course of the year, our team participated in several volunteer initiatives aimed at…
August 1 Filing Deadline is Four Months Away Arising from a tragic incident in lower Manhattan, New York City’s Initial Observation Inspection requirement, enacted in addition to the Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) program, reflects the city’s dedication to…
NYC Benchmarking Deadline Alert: May 1, 2024 The 2024 Benchmarking Covered Buildings List is out. Owners of buildings on the list must submit their energy and water usage data by May 1, 2024, to comply with NYC Benchmarking Law (Local…