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Plain-language guides to Local Law 126 parapet inspections, NYC stormwater permits and building compliance
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NYC DEP Stormwater Construction Permit: A Guide for Owners and Developers
Do you need a SWPPP in NYC? DEP's permit applies at 20,000 sq ft of soil disturbance or 5,000 sq ft of new impervious surface. Each step, start to close-out.
Annual Parapet Inspection: December 31 Deadline
An annual parapet inspection in NYC must be done by December 31 each year, with nothing filed. Why fall is the time to book and what freeze-thaw does.
Who Is a Competent Person Under Local Law 126?
Local Law 126 lets a super, handyman, mason or engineer observe a NYC parapet. What a competent person must check, and when a licensed pro is worth it.
Building a DOB Compliance Records System That Survives a 6-Year Audit
Learn how to build 6-year Local Law 126 records that survive a DOB audit: what to keep, in what format, and how to organize it for any handoff.
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NYC DEP Stormwater Construction Permit: A Guide for Owners and Developers
Do you need a SWPPP in NYC? DEP's permit applies at 20,000 sq ft of soil disturbance or 5,000 sq ft of new impervious surface. Each step, start to close-out.
Annual Parapet Inspection: December 31 Deadline
An annual parapet inspection in NYC must be done by December 31 each year, with nothing filed. Why fall is the time to book and what freeze-thaw does.
Who Is a Competent Person Under Local Law 126?
Local Law 126 lets a super, handyman, mason or engineer observe a NYC parapet. What a competent person must check, and when a licensed pro is worth it.
Building a DOB Compliance Records System That Survives a 6-Year Audit
Learn how to build 6-year Local Law 126 records that survive a DOB audit: what to keep, in what format, and how to organize it for any handoff.
DOB Violation Notice? A NYC Owner's Next-30-Days Guide
Got a DOB violation notice? A plain-English guide for NYC building owners on ECB vs. DOB violations, hearings, penalties, and how to cure it in 30 days.
How Often Are Parapet Inspections Due in NYC?
How often do NYC parapet inspections need to happen? A plain-English guide to Local Law 126 annual timing, FISP cycles, and staying DOB-compliant.
What Happens If You Miss a SWPPP Inspection in NYC
Missed a SWPPP inspection on a NYC site? What the 7-day Qualified Inspector schedule requires, the state penalties, and four steps to get back in compliance.
NYSDEC Construction General Permit: A NYC Facade Contractor's Guide
When a NYC parapet or facade repair grows into major work, it can trigger permits beyond the DOB. Where DEP's stormwater permit and NYSDEC's CGP fit in.
SWARMP vs. Unsafe: What a Parapet Report Says
SWARMP, Safe and Unsafe are FISP terms, not Local Law 126 ones. Here's what your NYC parapet report really says and what an unsafe finding triggers.
SWPPP vs. Local Law 126: How NYC Inspections Differ
Confused between SWPPP and Local Law 126? Learn how these NYC compliance inspections differ, who governs each, and which one your building actually needs.
Unsafe Parapet 90-Day Repair Timeline in NYC
An unsafe parapet in NYC must be repaired within 90 days of DOB notification. The timeline: who notifies the DOB, sidewalk sheds, repairs, and penalties.
2026 NYC Building Compliance Calendar: Every Deadline You Need to Know
NYC building compliance calendar for 2026, by quarter: FISP, Local Law 97 and 33, Local Law 126 parapet observations, elevators, boilers and fire safety.
Common Parapet Problems in Pre-War NYC Buildings (And What to Do About Them)
Common parapet problems in pre-war NYC buildings: eroded lime mortar, spalling brick, loose copings, freeze-thaw damage. Why they happen and when to act.
NYC Building Owner's Parapet Inspection Checklist for 2026
A step-by-step NYC parapet inspection checklist for building owners: prep, what the report must include, seasonal upkeep, and six-year record-keeping.
What Happens If You Fail a Parapet Inspection in NYC? (Penalties, Repairs, and Next Steps)
Fail a parapet inspection in NYC? Under Local Law 126 that means an unsafe condition or no report for the DOB. What each triggers, from repairs to fines.
Parapet Inspection vs. FISP (Local Law 11): What NYC Building Owners Need to Know
Parapet inspection vs. FISP in NYC: who can inspect, how often, what gets filed with the DOB, and when a Local Law 11 report can also cover Local Law 126.
How Much Does a Parapet Inspection Cost in NYC? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Parapet inspection cost in NYC for 2026: what owners pay under Local Law 126 by building size, what drives pricing, and how to compare quotes.
Local Law 126 Parapet Inspections: The Complete NYC Guide for 2026
Local Law 126 parapet inspection guide for NYC owners: which buildings need one, who can observe, report contents, 6-year retention, and DOB penalties.
Tips for Preventing Water Infiltration in Buildings
How NYC building owners can prevent water infiltration: drainage, waterproofing, vapor barriers, crack sealing, and the DOB and DEP rules that apply.
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