Service Updates

Additional Support Available to Meet Local Law 97 Compliance
Building owners can now apply for an extension for the 2025 Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting year until August 29, 2025. This will extend their reporting deadline to December 31, 2025. Any LL97 extension already submitted will be effective until December 31, 2025. A professional attestation is not required to apply for the extension.

Update to LIC2, LIC6, LIC7 Application (Safety Registration)
Licensing applications LIC2, LIC6, and LIC7 have been updated to include two new questions regarding the applicant’s licensing history and conviction/fine. The updated applications with the revision date (Rev. 5/25) in the lower right corner will be available for use beginning May 29, 2025.

NEW: Course Provider Application Form and Registration Fee
Per 1 RCNY105-03, beginning July 1, 2025, to become a course provider, applicants must submit a Course Provider Application (CPA-1) and pay the registration fee of $3,250. The registration is valid for one year. Applications for renewal must be made at least 30 days but not more than 60 days prior to the expiration of the registration and must be accompanied by the renewal fee of $3,185. All current providers must register to remain in the Course Provider Program.

2025 Benchmarking Compliance Deadline Extended to June 30, 2025
The Benchmarking Compliance deadline for property owners who are required to submit their Calendar year 2024 (CY2024) benchmarking report is extended from May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

Manhattan Customer Service Windows to Close at 1pm on Friday, April 25, 2025
Please be advised all offices at 280 Broadway, Manhattan will close at 1pm on Friday, April 25, 2025. Customers are encouraged to use online services. All other borough offices will maintain regular business hours.

New Requirements for Standpipe Riser Flow Test/Fire Pump Test Inspections
New forms and required documents must be submitted for fire pump field acceptance and standpipe system acceptance flow tests. These forms are applicable when performing a Fire Pump Field Acceptance Test: Flow Test, Standpipe System Acceptance Test: Flow Test, and performing both tests at the same time or separately.

Amendments to Retaining Wall Rule
Beginning March 23, 2025, amendments to the NYC Department of Buildings rule for Retaining Wall Inspections, Filing Requirements, Penalties, and Waivers (1 RCNY 103-09) will be in effect.

Local Law 97 of 2019 Reporting Portal Officially Launches – Opening Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compliance Reporting Window
Beginning Monday March 3, 2025, the online reporting portal for Local Law 97 compliance reports is open for submissions at nyc.beam-portal.org. The portal allows owners, owner reps, and service providers, including registered design professionals and qualified retro-commissioning agents, to file LL97 compliance reports on behalf of covered building owners.

Façades Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 10
Starting February 21, 2025, owners of buildings taller than six (6) stories are required to file an acceptable Cycle 10 report of critical examination of the façades and appurtenances of the building within the time frames below.

Notices of Deficiency for Failure to Submit Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification for Cycle 1
The NYC Department of Buildings began issuing Notices of Deficiency (NOD) in January 2025, to owners of buildings not classified in Occupancy Group R-3 who failed to submit to DOB a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for Cycle 1.

Central Development HUB to Process Temporary Use Permits
Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, all Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications will be processed through Central Development.

Buildings After Hours Cancelled on January 21, 2025
Due to inclement weather, Buildings After Hours will be canceled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Buildings After Hours will resume on Tuesday, February 4.

DOB NOW System Maintenance January 24 – 26, 2025
DOB NOW: Build, Safety, Licensing and BIS Options will be unavailable beginning Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm until Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:00 pm.

2025 Cranes & Derricks Holiday Weekend Inspection Schedule
The Cranes & Derricks Unit will not perform any inspections on the following holiday weekends.