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 inspection reports are due for which buildings. FISP Cycle 10 begins in 2025.
FISP Cycle 10
In NYC, FISP Cycle 10 begins on February 21st, 2025. The FISP Cycle has three Sub-Cycles: 10A, 10B, and 10C. Buildings are placed in different Sub-Cycles based on the last digit of the block number for each building. The due date for the FISP reports for a given building will be based on which FISP Sub-Cycle it belongs in.
These regulations apply to all buildings within New York City over six stories.
I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, a NYC-based architecture firm. At our office, we work on various project types, including Local Law 11 FISP Inspections, Reports, and repairs. Below, I will outline the FISP Cycle 10 timeline (Law 11 Cycle 10). If you want to learn more, I have another post you can read where we cover a more general overview of Local Law 11.
FISP Cycle 10 Dates
- Sub-Cycle 10A opens 2/21/2025 and closes 2/21/2027
- Sub-Cycle 10B opens 2/21/2026 and closes 2/21/2028
- Sub-Cycle 10C opens 2/21/2027 and closes 2/21/2029
FISP Sub-Cycle 10A
All buildings six stories or more in NYC whose block number ends with a 4, 5, 6, or 9 fall into FISP Sub-Cycle 10A. Cycle 10A begins on 2/21/2025; the filing period ends on 2/21/2027. Any buildings in Sub-Cycle 10A that do not file a FISP Report by 2/21/2027 will be late and may incur violations and penalties from the NYC DOB.
FISP Sub-Cycle 10B
All buildings six stories or more in NYC whose block number ends with a 0, 7, or 8 fall into FISP Sub-Cycle 10B. Cycle 10B begins on 2/21/2026; the filing period ends on 2/21/2028. Any buildings in Sub-Cycle 10B that do not file a FISP Report by 2/21/2028 will be late and may incur violations and penalties from the NYC DOB.
FISP Sub-Cycle 10C
All buildings six stories or more in NYC whose block number ends with a 1, 2, or 3 fall into FISP Sub-Cycle 10C. Cycle 10C begins on 2/21/2027; the filing period ends on 2/21/2029. Any buildings in Sub-Cycle 10C that do not file a FISP Report by 2/21/2029 will be late and may incur violations and penalties from the NYC DOB.
QEWI and FISP Reports
A Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector, or QEWI, files FISP Reports. The QEWI is an architect or engineer to whom the NYC DOB has granted status as a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector. They perform inspections of the building facades and appurtenances to assign the building one of three ratings: safe, SWARP, or Unsafe.
Safe: This means the building has no issues that are expected to become unsafe in the next five years, and currently, no repairs or maintenance are required.
SWARMP: This means the building requires a safety and maintenance program. Buildings classified as SWARMP are reclassified as Unsafe if all necessary repairs are not complete by the following cycle.
Unsafe: This means the building has potentially hazardous conditions and requires immediate repairs and protection for the public.
QEWI performing an NYC FISP Inspection Fontan Architecture
FISP Cycles / Local Law 11 cycle 10
The Façade Inspections & Safety Program exists to protect the public from the potential of falling debris from deteriorated buildings. Building owners must hire an architect or engineer who is also a QEWI to submit these reports and oversee any necessary repairs. This process keeps the public safe. Late filings or failure to file can incur violations, financial penalties, and potentially hazardous conditions. We have another article if you would like to read more about Resolving DOB Facade Violations.
The Facade Inspection & Safety Program applies to all buildings over six stories in Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Façade compliance filings must be performed by qualified professionals specializing in Facade assessment and maintenance.
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I hope this was helpful. If you want to speak with an architect about a potential project, you can contact us at Fontan Architecture directly. Learn about our NYC Facade Inspection Services.
You can read more about the Facades Inspection & Safety Program on the DOB website: DOB FISP
This post was written by Jorge Fontan AIA a Registered Architect and owner of New York City architecture firm Fontan Architecture. Jorge Fontan has earned 3 degrees in the study of architecture including two degrees from the City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Jorge has a background in construction and has been practicing architecture for 20 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
