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A resource for building owners, boards, and residents: NYC local law overviews, tools, and links to official NYC.gov compliance pages.
Summary of key NYC building compliance requirements, grouped by category. Each card links to the official agency page. If your building is managed by us, we track these in the Compliance Checklist for your building.
Learn about our compliance managementCarbon caps for buildings 25,000+ sq ft. Penalties of $268/ton for exceeding limits.
Annual energy and water benchmarking for buildings 25,000+ sq ft.
Energy audits and retro-commissioning for buildings 50,000+ sq ft.
Post energy efficiency grade near building entrance; buildings 25,000+ sq ft.
Lighting system upgrades for covered buildings under the energy code.
Exterior wall inspection for buildings 6+ stories.
Parapet and exterior wall inspection for buildings under 6 stories.
Five-year inspection for retaining walls 10+ feet in height.
Annual Category 1 test, five-year Category 5 test, and DOB periodic inspections for elevators and escalators.
Annual boiler inspection and Certificate of Inspection (BO3) filing.
Annual and periodic inspections for sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire alarms, fire pumps, and emergency generators. LL26 applies to certain high-rises.
Periodic inspection of gas piping systems.
Annual testing of backflow prevention devices for water systems.
Annual registration with HPD for buildings with 3+ residential units.
Annual notice and compliance for buildings built before 1960.
Annual report to HPD and disclosure to tenants and applicants.
Annual registration and certification; Legionella testing and compliance.
Annual cleaning, inspection, and water testing for drinking water tanks.
Annual registration with NYS DHCR for rent-stabilized buildings.
NYC's Climate Mobilization Act requires buildings over 25,000 sq ft to meet strict emissions limits. Buildings that exceed their limits face annual penalties. The 2030 limits are approximately 40% stricter than 2024.
Direct links to NYC Department of Buildings and other agency pages. Use these for current requirements, filing deadlines, and submissions.
NYC Department of Buildings, benchmarking, EPA Portfolio Manager, and NYSERDA. For filings and official guidance, always use NYC.gov and agency links.
For official requirements and filings, use the NYC.gov links above. Our team can help managed buildings track deadlines, coordinate inspections, and stay compliant.
This page is for general information only. Requirements and deadlines are set by NYC. Last verified: January 2026. Always confirm with official NYC sources for current requirements and filing instructions.
