Important Upcoming Local Law Deadlines, Extensions, and More, Part 1


To help building owners, boards, and property managers stay in compliance with New York City local laws, we have compiled a list of important building maintenance-related local law deadlines and extensions for the first half of this year. While some of the deadlines may be several months away, planning now will help you avoid violations, fines, and even possible civil penalties; most importantly, timely compliance will help keep your buildings, residents, and commercial tenants safe.

Stay tuned for further updates and the second part of our local law rundown, which covers upcoming deadlines for the second half of 2021 and beyond.

 

FebFacade Inspection Safety Program inspection by rope accessruary 21

FISP Cycle 9B Begins

The Facade Inspection Safety Program filing window for buildings with block numbers ending in 0, 7, or 8 begins next month. New inspection requirements for the 9th Cycle may drive up the cost of inspections for your building.

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Buildings 25,000 square feet and larger must comply with NYC Benchmarking LawMay 1

Annual Energy Benchmarking Compliance

Buildings 25,000 SF and larger must submit their 2020 energy and water use by May 1 to the EPA's Portfolio Manager. Energy efficiency grades must also be posted at building entrances.

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June 30

Deadline Extension for Gas Piping Inspections

The first ever deadline for gas piping systems inspections (Local Law 152 of 2016) has been extended. Buildings in Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs now have until June 30 to comply and avoid hefty penalties.

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CO detector and sounder baseJuly 1

Deadline extension for CO Detectors in Commercial Spaces

Another deadline extension! This time for Local Law 131 of 2018, which requires building owners with commercial spaces to install carbon monoxide detectors starting this year. CO detectors are also mandated by state law.

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retaining wall

December 31

Don't Be Caught Off Guard By Retaining Wall Violations

You may not have heard of Local Law 37 of 2008, which requires the cyclical inspection of retaining walls throughout the city, but the DOB won't take that as an excuse if they find that you are not in compliance. Filing deadlines are based by borough; this year, inspection filings for Staten Island are due.

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Cracked brick facadeWinter's Effect on Your Building

Especially at this time of year, multiple freeze-thaws can take a toll on your building's exterior envelope. The key to maintaining healthy walls is identifying, diagnosing, and repairing problems before they become serious.

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Contact RAND
For more information or to schedule a consultation regarding your property, contact us at (212) 675-8844 or info@nullrandpc.com. We look forward to speaking with you.

 

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