by Jorge Fontan | Jul 7, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
All buildings in New York City over six stories tall are subject to regulations under the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11. Buildings under the purview of FISP must be inspected by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector who... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
The New York City DOB requires all buildings over six stories to comply with the Facade Inspection & Safety Program, also known as Local Law 11. The building owners must hire an architect or engineer who is also a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector to inspect the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 7, 2025 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
In New York City, the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11 (LL11), sets requirements for inspecting buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule with a five-year cycle. The FISP Cycle determines when... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 14, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
A parapet is any portion of a wall extending above a roof. These portions of a building can deteriorate over time and create a public hazard. To prevent a danger to the public, New York City has initiated a new rule to require inspections of parapets within the city.... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, New York City, NYC DOB
Everywhere you look in New York City, there is scaffolding in front of buildings. It seems as if NYC is always under construction and covered in scaffolds. The question is, why? Why is there so much Scaffolding in NYC? There are many buildings in New York City with... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 19, 2024 | NYC DOB, Property Development
A Certificate of Occupancy is a document the Department of Buildings issues describing the legal use and Occupancy of a building in New York City. If you are changing a building or home with alterations contradicting the Certificate of Occupancy, you must file an Alt...