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FISP Cycle 10: RAND Resources
Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) Sub-Cycles 10A and 10B are now open. For many buildings, Cycle 10 planning comes down to a few practical questions: when to start, how to coordinate access, what triggers DOB comments during review, and how sidewalk sheds can affect schedule, cost, and disruption. If you’re...
NYC Sustainability Compliance Deadlines 2026: Key Dates, Requirements & How to Prepare
DOB has confirmed the 2026 sustainability compliance timeline for covered NYC buildings. Key dates include March 31 and May 1 filings, the LL97 June 30/Aug 29 window, and what comes next for LL33 labels and LL87 energy audits, along with practical preparation steps.
Fort Lee Parking Structure Inspections Are Now Required Under Ordinance 2025-17
Fort Lee’s new ordinance sets a recurring inspection requirement for covered parking structures, with classifications (Safe, SREM, Unsafe) that can trigger defined repair and close-out timelines. Existing structures have an initial deadline of December 31, 2026, so early planning can help avoid scheduling bottlenecks and reduce operational disruption.
Inside DOB’s Review of FISP Reports: What Owners Should Know for Cycle 10
The 10th Cycle of the NYC Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) is now officially underway. Building owners, property managers, and boards must stay up to date on new rules and penalties as they plan their inspections and repair programs. Here are the latest updates for 2026.
Key Takeaways from NYC’s New FISP Study For Your Building
In response to the growing presence of long-standing sidewalk sheds across New York City, the City launched the “Get Sheds Down” initiative in July 2023. Building on that momentum, the City Council passed a series of new local laws in 2025 that overhaul sidewalk shed regulations and revise elements of...
New York’s New Access Law: What It Means for Your Next Construction or Repair Project
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...
RAND Gives Back: Giving Tuesday and Beyond
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 organizations that fight hunger, expand educational opportunities, and lift up...
NYC Building Compliance 2026: Essential Deadlines at a Glance
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 10B opens February 21), mid-year filings like LL84 Benchmarking on...
5 Common FISP and Sidewalk Shed Myths Debunked
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 wall inspections every five years. We’re now in Cycle 10,...
Is This Your Building’s First FISP Cycle?
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 filed for the first time in Cycle 10. Under DOB...
14 Years and Counting: RAND Named a Crain’s Best Place to Work
For the 14th time, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC. Learn how our culture of mentorship, flexibility, and employee ownership continues to set us apart.
2025 NYC Local Law Compliance: Updated Deadlines You Should Know
As we head into the final quarter of 2025, several key Local Law deadlines are fast approaching — and some have shifted since the start of the year. New York City has clarified how extensions for Local Law 97 affect related reporting under LL88 and LL84, and enforcement is now...