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Building Compliance Blog

Expert guides on NYC building compliance, local law updates, inspection requirements, and best practices for property owners and managers.

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Energy · Benchmarking

Energy Benchmarking Compliance in 2026

Deadlines, thresholds, and penalties for NYC LL84, Chicago, LA EBEWE, Boston BERDO, and DC BEPS, in one guide.

July 13, 2026
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Local Law 152 · Gas Piping

NYC Local Law 152 Complete Guide

The community district schedule, GPS1 vs GPS2 deadlines, penalties, and a compliance checklist. Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 are due in 2026.

July 13, 2026
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Elevators · Inspection Frequency

How Often Do Elevators Need to Be Inspected?

Periodic inspections vs Category 1 and Category 5 tests, how requirements vary by jurisdiction, and penalties.

May 28, 2026
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Boilers · Classification

Low-Pressure vs High-Pressure Boilers: Which Inspection Do You Need?

How to read the nameplate, how the two inspections differ, and who can perform each.

May 28, 2026
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Boilers · NYC Deadlines

NYC Boiler Inspection Deadline: The 14-Day Filing Rule

The annual cycle, the 14-day DOB NOW filing window, who must file, and the penalties for missing it.

May 28, 2026
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Boilers · Inspection Frequency

How Often Do Commercial Boilers Need to Be Inspected?

High vs low pressure schedules, how requirements vary by jurisdiction, certificates, and penalties.

May 28, 2026
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LL97 · Energy & Carbon

How NYC's LL97 Carbon Penalty Actually Works

How the $268/metric ton penalty is calculated, which buildings are in scope, and what owners can do.

May 27, 2026
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FISP · Facades

What Happens When You Miss an LL11 FISP Deadline

The penalty timeline, DOB enforcement, sidewalk shed costs, and how to recover.

May 27, 2026
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Elevators · NYC

How to Switch Elevator Inspection Agencies in NYC

Step-by-step guide to changing Cat 1 and Cat 5 providers.

May 27, 2026
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Compliance Calendar · All Systems

NYC Building Compliance Calendar 2027

Every major 2027 deadline organized month by month.

May 26, 2026
Compliance Calendar · All Systems

NYC Building Compliance Calendar 2026

The 2026 compliance calendar with inspection deadlines.

March 9, 2026
Local Law 126 · Parapets

NYC Local Law 126 Complete Guide

Everything building owners need to know about Local Law 126.

March 9, 2026
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