# NYC building compliance deadlines

> The next major NYC building deadlines are December 31, 2026 for boiler inspections, elevator periodic and Category 1 tests, gas piping in Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9 and 16, and Staten Island retaining walls. Bed bug reports are due December 1 to 31, and sub-cycle 10A facade reports are due February 21, 2027.

Source page: https://coderalert0.github.io/nyc-dob-violations-site/nyc-building-compliance-deadlines.html
Checked against city sources on November 4, 2026. Independent app. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the NYC Department of Buildings or the City of New York.

## Upcoming deadlines by date

This calendar lists each dated deadline from November 2026 onward. Each row links to a guide with the rules, penalties and official sources.

| Deadline | Requirement | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| December 1-31, 2026 | [Bed bug annual report](bed-bug-annual-report.html) | Rental residential multiple dwellings |
| December 31, 2026 | [Boiler inspections](boiler-inspection-deadlines.html) | Low-pressure and high-pressure boilers |
| December 31, 2026 | [Elevator periodic and Category 1](elevator-inspection-deadlines.html) | Elevators and other conveying systems |
| December 31, 2026 | [Gas piping inspection](gas-piping-inspection-local-law-152.html) | Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9 and 16 |
| December 31, 2026 | [Retaining wall report](retaining-wall-inspection-local-law-37.html) | Staten Island |
| December 31, 2026 | [Energy audit report (LL87)](energy-law-deadlines.html) | Covered buildings on a tax block ending in 6 |
| January 15, 2027 | [Drinking water tank report](drinking-water-tank-inspection.html) | Tanks inspected in 2026 |
| February 21, 2027 | [Facade report, sub-cycle 10A](facade-inspection-fisp-cycle-10.html) | Tax blocks ending in 4, 5, 6 or 9 |
| May 1, 2027 | [Benchmarking (LL84) and emissions report (LL97)](energy-law-deadlines.html) | Covered buildings over 25,000 square feet |
| October 31, 2027 | [Energy grade label (LL33)](energy-law-deadlines.html) | Buildings covered by Local Law 33 |
| November 1, 2027 | [Cooling tower annual certification](cooling-tower-annual-certification.html) | Registered cooling towers |
| December 31, 2027 | [Parking structure report](parking-structure-inspection-local-law-126.html) | Bronx, Queens and Staten Island |
| December 31, 2027 | [Gas piping inspection](gas-piping-inspection-local-law-152.html) | Community Districts 11, 12, 14, 15 and 17 |
| December 31, 2027 | [Retaining wall report](retaining-wall-inspection-local-law-37.html) | Queens |
| February 21, 2028 | [Facade report, sub-cycle 10B](facade-inspection-fisp-cycle-10.html) | Tax blocks ending in 0, 7 or 8 |
| December 31, 2028 | [Retaining wall report](retaining-wall-inspection-local-law-37.html) | Brooklyn |
| December 31, 2028 | [Gas piping inspection](gas-piping-inspection-local-law-152.html) | Community Districts 1, 3 and 10 |
| February 21, 2029 | [Facade report, sub-cycle 10C](facade-inspection-fisp-cycle-10.html) | Tax blocks ending in 1, 2 or 3 |

The November 1, 2027 cooling tower date assumes the city keeps the November 1 date it set for 2026.

## Requirements by how often they repeat

| Requirement | How often | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler inspection | Every calendar year | Inspect by December 31, file within 14 days |
| Elevator periodic | Every calendar year | Inspect by December 31, file within 14 days |
| Elevator Category 1 | Every calendar year | Test by December 31, file within 21 days |
| Elevator Category 5 | Every 5 years | Within 5 years of the month of the last test |
| Facade (FISP) | Every 5 years | Buildings over six stories, by sub-cycle |
| Gas piping (LL152) | Every 4 years | By Community District |
| Parking structure (LL126) | Every 6 years today | Moves to every 4 years after January 1, 2028 |
| Retaining wall (LL37) | Every 5 years | By borough |
| Cooling tower certification | Every year | Due November 1 |
| Bed bug report | Every year | File December 1 to 31 |
| Drinking water tank | Every year | Inspect in the calendar year, report by January 15 |
| Backflow device test | Every 12 months | From the last test |
| Sprinkler and standpipe test | At least every 5 years | From the last test |
| Benchmarking (LL84) | Every year | May 1 |
| Emissions report (LL97) | Every year | May 1 |
| Energy grade label (LL33) | Every year | Within 30 days after October 1 |
| Energy audit (LL87) | Every 10 years | Year matches the last digit of the tax block |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most common NYC building deadline?

December 31. Boiler inspections and elevator periodic and Category 1 tests all run on a January 1 to December 31 cycle, and gas piping, parking and retaining wall deadlines also fall on December 31 of their assigned year.

### How do I know which sub-cycle my building is in?

It depends on the requirement. Facades use the last digit of the tax block number. Gas piping uses the Community District. Parking structures use the borough and Community District. Retaining walls use the borough.

### Does this calendar replace official city notices?

No. It is an independent summary, checked against city sources on the date shown on this page. The city can change a rule or extend a deadline, so confirm with the source linked in each guide before you file.

## Sources

- [NYC DOB: Boiler Compliance](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/boiler-compliance.page)
- [NYC DOB: Elevator Compliance](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/elevator-compliance.page)
- [NYC DOB: Cycle 10 facade diagram](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/cycle10-diagram.pdf)
- [NYC DOB: Gas Piping Inspection](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/gas-piping-inspections.page)
- [NYC DOB: Parking Structures](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/parking-structure.page)
- [NYC DOB: Retaining Wall](https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/retaining-wall.page)
- [NYC DOB: Deadlines for Sustainability Laws in 2026](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/sustain_dead-sn.pdf)
- [NYC Health: Cooling Tower Annual Certification](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/cd/cooling-tower-annual-certification.pdf)
- [NYC HPD: Bedbugs](https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/bedbugs.page)
- [NYC Health: Drinking Water Tank Inspection Reporting](https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/business/permits-and-licenses/drinking-water-tank-inspection-reporting.page)