To help you stay organized and avoid costly violations, you can download our Compliance Calendar Checklist and subscribe to our NYC Compliance Calendar so you’ll never miss an important deadline.

Key Compliance Dates for 2025

Here are some of the most critical deadlines property owners and managers need to track this year.

February 21, 2025

FISP Cycle 10A Filing Window Opens
Buildings with block numbers ending in 4, 5, 6, and 9 must complete and file their FISP reports by February 21, 2027. Late filings incur penalties of $1,000/month, and failure to file results in fines of $5,000/year. FISP inspections often uncover facade issues that require repairs. Scheduling early provides more time to assess conditions, budget for necessary work, and avoid costly emergency repair. Acting now helps secure prioritized  inspection scheduling and prevents last-minute delays before the deadline rush.

May 1, 2025

Carbon Emissions Reporting – Local Law 97
Starting in 2025, owners of buildings 25,000 SF or larger must report compliance with annual carbon emissions limits starting in 2025. Penalties include $268 per metric ton of emissions above the limit and $0.50 per square foot per month for late reporting. False statements carry fines of $500,000 and/or imprisonment.

Owners unable to file emissions reports by the May 1, 2025 deadline may apply for an extension under specific conditions:

• All LL97-covered buildings: If the Registered Design Professional (RDP) could not complete the report on time. Owners must provide a contract showing the professional was hired by February 1, 2025, and a signed affidavit confirming the delay.
• Buildings disputing covered status under Article 320 or 321: Owners must submit a signed attestation and all related correspondence.

Requests must be filed 30 days before to 60 days after the deadline with supporting documentation. Approved extensions require the final report to be submitted within 120 days of the original deadline or final determination. For full details, refer to the DOB’s official rule.

Lighting Upgrades & Sub-Metering – Local Law 88
Buildings 25,000 SF or larger must have lighting upgrades and tenant sub-metering completed by this date. Non-compliance results in fines of $1,500 annually for missing reports and $500 per tenant space for non-compliant sub-meters.

Benchmarking – Local Law 84
Annual energy and water usage reporting is required for buildings 25,000 SF or larger. Missing the May 1 deadline results in fines of $500 per quarter, up to $2,000 annually.

October 1, 2025

New York State Parking Garage Inspection Compliance
Parking garages in New York State must undergo periodic inspections and file certifications every three years, as required by the NYS Uniform Code. Deadlines are based on the date of the initial inspection, with the next cycle of certifications beginning October 1, 2025. Failure to comply may result in fines or enforcement actions. Note: Parking garages in New York City are governed by the NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) Program, which operates under its own set of requirements and deadlines distinct from the state regulations.

October 31, 2025

Energy Efficiency Grades Must Be Posted
At buildings over 25,000 SF, a Building Energy Efficiency Rating label must be posted near each public entrance by October 31, per Local Law 84. Labels are available in the DOB NOW Public Portal starting October 1. Non-compliance results in a $1,250 annual fine.

November 1, 2025

Cooling Tower Compliance
Under New York City regulations, property owners and managers must comply with annual certification requirements for cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid coolers. The requirements include: registering cooling towers with the NYC Department of Buildings; performing regular inspections, maintenance, and water testing; and submitting an Annual Certification of Compliance through the DOB’s Cooling Tower Portal.

December 31, 2025

Annual Parapet Inspections
Annual parapet observation reports must be completed annually by December 31 and kept on file. The penalty for failing to provide the required annual parapet observation report upon request is a minimum of $1,250, with a maximum penalty of $10,000.

PIPS Parking Structure Inspection Deadline for Manhattan & Brooklyn (Sub-Cycle 1B)
Parking structures in Manhattan Community Districts 8 through 12, in addition to all Brooklyn districts, must have periodic inspections completed by this deadline. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to $17,000 per year.

PIPS Parking Structure Annual Checklist Inspection Deadline
Owners of all parking structures must submit annual checklist inspections by December 31, based on the initial condition assessment. Missing this requirement carries annual fines of up to $10,000.

Gas Piping Inspections – Local Law 152
Buildings in Community Districts 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 across all boroughs must submit gas piping inspection certifications by this date. Non-compliance results in annual fines of up to $10,000.

Energy Audits & Retro-Commissioning – Local Law 87
Buildings with block numbers ending in 5 must submit their Energy Efficiency Report (EER). Penalties for non-compliance include fines of $3,000 in the first year and $5,000 annually thereafter.

Retaining Wall Inspections – Local Law 37
Owners of buildings in Manhattan with retaining walls taller than 10 feet and facing a public right-of-way must complete periodic inspections. Non-compliance carries fines of up to $1,000 per year.

Annual Boiler Inspections
High- and low-pressure boilers in NYC must undergo annual inspections, with results filed by December 31. For details, visit the NYC Boiler Compliance Page or check out our Boiler Maintenance Checklist to minimize breakdowns.

Annual Elevator Inspection Deadline
NYC property owners must comply with annual elevator inspection and testing requirements. Failure to inspect or file reports can result in fines of up to $1,000 per elevator per violation. Learn more here.

NYC-based RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC designs and administers programs for repair, upgrade, restoration, and adaptive re-use of residential, commercial, and institutional properties, including exterior inspections and repair, HVAC and electrical upgrades, ADA compliance, benchmarking and energy audits, green roofs, and historic restoration. Visit randpc.com for more information.