Service Updates

2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code Guidance
The 2025 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) has been adopted but will not be enforced until updated compliance software platforms are publicly available. The anticipated enforcement date of the 2025 NYCECC is March 30, 2026. The Department of Buildings will continue to enforce the 2020 NYCECC until such time. Any change to this date will be communicated by the Department by Service Update.

Deadlines for Filing Electrical Plan Review and Requesting Electrical Inspections Under the 2011 NYC Electrical Code
Electrical work associated with new building, alteration, or demolition applications that requires Electrical Plan Review (EPR) and an electrical inspection may be allowed to comply with the requirements of the 2011 NYC Electrical Code in accordance with the deadlines listed, if: 1) the required EPR is approved, 2) an electrical work permit is obtained, and 3) the approved electrical work is diligently pursued to completion from the Electrical work permit issuance.

REMINDER: New Construction Superintendent Limitations Begin January 1, 2026 – Local Law 149 of 2021 Requirements
Local Law 149 of 2021 has decreased the number of jobs a construction superintendent can hold. Presently, a Construction Superintendent (CS) is limited to being designated as the primary CS on no more than 3 non-major building jobs or no more than 1 major building job. Beginning January 1, 2026, the limit will be lowered to no more than 1 job, either a major building or a non-major building.

Violations for Failure to Submit Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification for Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A
The NYC Department of Buildings will issue Notices of Violations in January 2026, to owners of all buildings (except for 3-family dwellings) not classified in Occupancy Group R-3 who failed to submit to DOB a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A.

AEUHAZ Violations, Civil Penalty Payments, and Challenges to Launch in DOB NOW: Safety
Beginning December 15, 2025, challenges and civil penalty payments for AEUHAZ Notices of Violation issued for failing to file an acceptable Certificate of Correction (COC) for a Class 1 immediately hazardous summons will be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety. All AEUHAZ violations will be searchable in DOB NOW: Safety.

Follow up #1: Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 10
Beginning December 15, 2025, early filings of sub-cycle 10B and 10C reports will be available in DOB NOW: Safety. Starting in Cycle 10, owners whose buildings have their most recent status as No Report Filed and are filing as Safe or SWARMP (safe with a repair and maintenance program) may file an Initial report prior to the start of their designated filing window to stop accumulating civil penalties.

Certificates of Correction to Launch in DOB NOW: Safety
Beginning December 15, 2025, all Certificate of Correction (COC) requests are required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety. COC requests that were submitted in DOB NOW: BIS Options before this launch will continue in BIS Options. COC requests still in pre-filing status on the launch date will be cancelled and will have to be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety.

Deadline to Submit an Energy Efficiency Report (EER) Pursuant to Local Law 87 (LL87) Moved to March 31, 2026
Owners of buildings required to demonstrate compliance with Administrative Code §28-308.2 in 2025 must submit an EER by March 31, 2026. This extension of the December 31 deadline is for the 2025 filing year only.

Follow-up #1: Deadline Moved to December 31, 2025, for Building Owners Required to Post Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label (E-Grade)
Owners of buildings required to benchmark 2024 calendar year building energy efficiency data are reminded that they must post the Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label pursuant to Administrative Code §28-309.12.3 within 30 days after an owner obtains an energy efficiency grade or energy efficiency score. The 2025 E-Grade must be posted starting December 1, 2025, and no later than December 31, 2025.

Electrical Firm Accounts with Balances Subject to Action
In preparation for the retirement of electrical firm accounts and the transition of all electrical payments from BIS to DOB NOW, the Department will be auditing Firm Accounts.

Amended Plans where Substantial Re-Examination is Required
Amended plans that include any change in scope that results in a substantial re-examination of the construction documents for Code and zoning compliance require a new application, and the necessary associated filing fees to be paid, regardless of filing status. However, the Department may allow the applicant to proceed with the original application for administrative purposes, if all associated fees for the proposed new scope of work are paid.

Changes to Illuminated Signs Previously Filed in BIS must be Filed in DOB NOW
Beginning November 3, 2025, changes to illuminated signs previously filed in the Building Information System (BIS) are required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Build. Requests submitted to Central Filing & Billing will no longer be accepted.

Deadline to Post Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label (E-Grade) Moved to December 31, 2025
Owners of buildings required to benchmark 2024 calendar year building energy efficiency data must post the Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label pursuant to Administrative Code §28-309.12.3 starting December 1, 2025, and no later than December 31, 2025. This delay of the posting period, which is normally October 1 – October 31, is for the 2025 filing year only.

Ancillary Dwelling Units to be Filed in DOB NOW
Local Law 127 of 2024 provides eligibility and design requirements for Ancillary Dwelling Units (ADUs) in one- and two-family homes. The Department of Buildings will accept ADU applications beginning September 30, 2025. ADU filings will be submitted in DOB NOW: Build.

Follow-up #1: Notices of Deficiency for Failure to Submit Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification for Cycle 1
The Department of Buildings will issue Notices of Deficiency (NOD) in September and October 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, Sub-cycles B and C.

8-Hour Site Safety Course Code Reminder
In April 2025, the Department introduced a new course code for the 8-Hour Site Safety (SST Only) course. An 8-Hour Site Safety course is a required course to obtain a Supervisor Site Safety Training (SST) Card. The course may be taken in-person, virtual live or on-demand.

Violations for Failure to File Report and Failure to File Affirmation of Correction for 2024 Elevator Inspection and Test Cycles
The Department of Buildings will issue violations in September and October 2025 for failure to file Category 1 elevator test reports and periodic inspection reports for the 2024 cycle, and failure to file by the due date an affirmation of correction for defects found during the 2024 cycle.

Online Appointments for Standard Plan Examination Moving to Microsoft Teams
Beginning August 22, 2025, all online plan examination appointments will be conducted using Microsoft Teams instead of GoToMeeting. Online appointments scheduled for a date before August 22, 2025, will continue to use GoTo Meeting.

Optional Filing of Electrical Plan Review (EPR) and Electrical Inspection Requests Under the 2025 NYC Electrical Code before December 21, 2025
Only electrical work associated with new building, alteration, or demolition applications that require EPR or an Electrical Inspection may elect to comply with the technical provisions of the 2025 NYC Electrical Code before December 21, 2025.

SUPERSEDED 12/22/25- Deadlines for Filing Electrical Plan Review (EPR) and Requesting Electrical Inspections Under the 2011 NYC Electrical Code
Electrical work associated with new building, alteration, or demolition applications that requires EPR and an Electrical Inspection may be allowed to comply with the requirements of the 2011 NYC Electrical Code in accordance with the deadlines below, if: 1) the required EPR is approved, 2) an electrical work permit is obtained, and 3) the approved electrical work is diligently pursued to completion from the Electrical work permit issuance.

2025 New York City Electrical Code: Electrical Jobs Filed in the Buildings Information System (BIS)
Effective August 23, 2025, all electrical jobs filed in BIS that have not been signed off by the Department of Buildings will be marked as Abandoned in BIS. Abandoned jobs will have to be reinstated in DOB NOW: Build to be signed off.

New Anti-Harassment Requirements Property Profile Flag and Additional Supporting Document in DOB NOW
Beginning July 10, 2025, properties located in the below Anti-Harassment Districts of the Zoning Resolution will have an Anti-Harassment Requirements flag on the DOB NOW Property Profile. A new Additional Supporting Document named HPD/DCP Demolition Certification should be uploaded in DOB NOW prior to approval for certain Alteration and Full Demolition jobs on properties with the Anti-Harassment Requirements flag.

Full Implementation of the Worker Wallet Card
Effective July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet will be the ONLY worker qualification card accepted, for the below listed certifications, on construction sites throughout New York City.

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.