Local Law 123 (LL123)
Requires owners of qualifying pre-1960 residential buildings to remediate lead-based paint hazards in apartments where a child under six resides by specified deadlines. The law builds upon existing lead paint…
Local Law 126 (LL126)
Requires periodic inspections of parking structures throughout NYC to identify unsafe conditions and ensure they are properly maintained. Qualified inspectors must file reports with the Department of Buildings.
Local Law 152 (LL152)
Requires periodic inspections of gas piping systems in most buildings to help identify unsafe conditions and prevent gas leaks. Inspection reports must be filed with the Department of Buildings on…
Local Law 157
Requires most residential buildings to install natural gas detectors in dwelling units where gas appliances are present and in other locations specified by the NYC Building Code to provide early…
Local Law 31 (LL31)
Requires X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing for lead-based paint in the common areas and dwelling units of qualifying residential buildings. The testing helps identify lead paint hazards and supports compliance with…
Local Law 84 (LL84)
Requires certain large buildings to annually measure and report their energy and water consumption to the City through the Energy Benchmarking Program. The data is used to track building performance…
Local Law 87 (LL87)
Requires certain large buildings to undergo periodic energy audits and retro-commissioning to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency and building system performance.
Local Law 88 (LL88)
Requires certain commercial and mixed-use buildings to upgrade lighting systems to meet current Energy Conservation Code requirements and, in some cases, install electrical submeters for large tenant spaces.
Local Law 97 (LL97)
Establishes greenhouse gas emissions limits for many large buildings in NYC. Buildings that exceed their allowable emissions may be subject to significant annual penalties unless they reduce emissions or qualify…
Marshal Collection
The process by which a New York City Marshal enforces unpaid judgments or penalties, which may include levying bank accounts, garnishing income, or seizing and selling property as authorized by…
Multiple Dwelling
A residential building containing three or more dwelling units, or any building otherwise classified as a multiple dwelling under New York State law. Most apartment buildings in NYC fall into…