Compliance Deadlines
What's New For 2025
Local Law 157: Gas Detector Installation:
Local Law 157 of 2016 requires natural gas detectors in all residential buildings. Landlords must install detectors in all dwelling units in their properties by May 1, 2025. Detectors must be installed in every room with a gas appliance.
Local Law 88 of 2009 (LL88): Lighting System Upgrades & Sub-metering
Requires building owners to upgrade lighting and install sub-meters in certain buildings in New York City. Non-residential buildings over 25,000 sq ft must upgrade lighting to meet New York City Energy Conservation Code standards.
NYC BIN
As of November 12, 2024, all properties with 1-9 residential units must use a bin with a secure lid for non-recyclable trash. Beginning June 2026, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use the official NYC Bin.
Your Compliance Calendar
July
Relax, take a swim, no deadlines this month
August
9th
- XRF lead testing required in units and common areas (for buildings built pre-1960)DOB
Spetember
1st
- Deadline for annual HPD registration. Required for multifamily residences (3+ units), designated residences, and hotelsHPD
October
1st
- 2025 – 2026 Heat Season begins
- New Building Energy Efficiency label available – replace existing label with latest score before Oct 31stHPD
November
1st
- Deadline for annual cooling tower certificationDOB
December
31st
- Final day to electronically file annual bedbug report for 11/1/24 – 10/31/25HPD
- Last day to file periodic elevator inspections, CAT1s, and boiler inspections for 2025 cycle via DOB NOW: SafetyDOB
- Last day for annual lead paint inspections (LL 1) and allergen hazard inspections (LL 55)HPD
- Last day to submit Local Law 87 EER for buildings due in 2025 (covered buildings list – 50K sq. Ft – with a last digit of “5” as the building’s tax block number)DOB
- Last day to submit gas piping system inspections or submit certifications for Cycle B (Community Districts 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 in all boroughs)DOB
- First annual parapet observation must be performed (no filing required)DOB
- Parking structure report (Manhattan Community District 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12)DOB
- Retaining wall compliance report due for ManhattanDOB