Inside DOB’s Review of FISP Reports: What Owners Should Know for Cycle 10
Published on Dec 11, 2025 by Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Terra Cotta, Uncategorizedin Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Terra Cotta, Uncategorized
DOB is taking a closer look at how QEWIs inspect facades, document conditions, and justify repair strategies in Cycle 10. Reports involving decorative materials like terra cotta and stone are receiving especially detailed review, making it important for owners and managers to understand DOB’s focus and prepare stronger filings.
Read moreKey Takeaways from NYC’s New FISP Study For Your Building
Published on Dec 11, 2025 by Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorizedin Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorized
New York City’s new Get Sheds Down study is recommending major updates to the Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), from a longer inspection cycle to more targeted sidewalk shed use, tailored rules for lower-risk buildings, and expanded drone inspections. Learn what DOB is considering for Cycle 11, and what boards and managers should focus on now under the current Cycle 10 rules.
Read moreNew York’s New Access Law: What It Means for Your Next Construction or Repair Project
Published on Dec 10, 2025 by Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorizedin Building Envelope, Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorized
New York’s newly passed access bill (Senate Bill S.3799) updates Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, transforming how building owners, managers, and developers approach gaining access to neighboring properties for construction, FISP work, and critical repairs. With clearer definitions, new insurance and compensation requirements, and consequences for non-response, the law promises fewer delays and stronger legal footing, but only for those who are prepared. RAND breaks down what the changes mean and how to get ahead of them.
Read moreRAND Gives Back: Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Published on Dec 1, 2025 by Charity, Company Events, Company News, Employees, New York City, RAND Gives Back, Volunteeringin Charity, Company Events, Company News, Employees, New York City, RAND Gives Back, Volunteering
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...
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