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Loft Board Safety Portal Instructions for DOB NOW

This guide provides an overview of how to make payments for Loft Board Invoices in DOB NOW: Safety. Every year, in June, the Loft Board generates one invoice per BIN for buildings that fall under their jurisdiction. The invoice reflects the registration fee (currently $500 per Interim Multiple Dwelling unit), and it may also include penalties from violations or orders that have previously been assessed to the building. Late Fees apply to any unpaid Registration Fees and will accrue over time.

Important message for Loft Board Building owners

To complete the annual registration process, the owner or responsible party must send:

  1. The signed Registration Application and the completed Owner Emergency Contact form to LBannualregistration@buildings.nyc.gov. The building’s address and IMD No. (as listed on the invoice) must be on the subject line. (Copies of the registration application and owner emergency contact form are included with the package sent by mail to the owner’s address on file with the Loft Board.)
  2. The completed and signed fire egress certification form to LBfireegress@buildings.nyc.gov. The building’s address and IMD No. (as listed on the invoice) must be in the subject line. (A copy of the fire egress certification is included with the package that was sent by mail to the owner’s address on file with the Loft Board.)

The forms and the payment must be sent on the same day. If the payment and forms are not received, the Loft Board will deem your registration status delinquent.

Amendments to the Loft Law went into effect on June 25, 2019. Therefore, the Loft Board is now accepting new building registration and coverage applications. You can obtain copies of the registration or coverage applications in person at the Loft Board's offices or you may download the forms from our website.

Notices

Loft Board Notice Sign up Form

Loft Law Notice

A Loft Law Notice identifies the building as an Interim Multiple Dwelling (IMD) protected under the Loft Law (Article 7-C of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law).

Loft Board rules require a Loft Law Notice be posted in the lobby of the building at all times. Failure to post a Loft Law Notice may result in a fine.

Timely Sale of Rights

You are required by Title 29 of the Rules of the City of New York (29 RCNY) § 2-10(b) to file proof of a sale of rights in a unit within 30 days of the sale. Proof of a sale consists of both a Loft Board approved Sales Record form and a sales agreement. The Loft Board's form must be signed by the owner or the owner's authorized representative, the occupant and the occupant's authorized representative, if any.

Failure to timely file a proof of sale of rights may result in a civil penalty of $4,000. See, 29 RCNY § 2-11.1 2.

Quarterly Reports

Prior to the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, owners are required by 29 RCNY § 2-01.1(a)(ii)(A) to file a quarterly report with the Loft Board relating to the legalization projects in the building. The report must be filed on the approved Loft Board form and signed by the owner and a registered architect or professional engineer. Reports are required on or prior January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year.

Failure to file a timely quarterly report may result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per missing report. See, 29 RCNY § 2-11.1

Get more information on Loft Board forms and applications. You can call the Loft Board at 212-393-2616 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

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