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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...
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...
Local Law 47 Brings Big Changes to NYC Sidewalk Shed Requirements
Local Law 47 of 2025 brings big changes to how sidewalk sheds are designed and installed in New York City. From increased height and lighting requirements to a new 40-foot exception for certain facade projects, the law aims to improve pedestrian experience and reduce unnecessary sidewalk disruption. In this article,...
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...
DOB Extends LL97 Deadline – How To Get More Time
The NYC DOB has extended the 2025 LL97 compliance deadline to December 31, but only if you file an extension by August 29. Our latest article breaks down what this means for LL97, LL88, and LL84 reporting, who qualifies for the extension, and how to avoid penalties.