From Midtown high-rises to Upper West Side co-ops, Manhattan has the highest concentration of buildings requiring facade repairs.
7,706
Buildings Tracked
981
UNSAFE
6,725
SWARMP
$72.9M
Total Penalties
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The building's exterior walls and appurtenances are in good condition. No repairs needed. The building is compliant with FISP for the current cycle.
Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program. Minor issues found that need repair, but the building is not an immediate danger. A repair plan must be filed and completed within the cycle.
Serious facade deterioration found. The building poses a risk to public safety. A sidewalk shed must be installed immediately, and repairs must begin. Heavy penalties accumulate until resolved.
The Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), formerly known as Local Law 11, requires buildings taller than 6 stories in NYC to undergo periodic exterior wall inspections every 5 years. A Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) examines the facade and classifies it as SAFE, SWARMP, or UNSAFE.
All buildings greater than 6 stories in New York City must comply with FISP. This includes residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. Buildings under 6 stories are exempt unless they have specific exterior conditions flagged by DOB.
Penalties include: Late Filing Fee (for missing the sub-cycle deadline), Failure to File Fee (for not submitting a report at all), and Failure to Correct Fee (for not completing required repairs). These can accumulate to hundreds of thousands of dollars over multiple cycles.
Each FISP cycle is divided into 3 sub-cycles (A, B, C) based on your building's block number. Sub-cycle A: blocks ending in 4,5,6,9. Sub-cycle B: blocks ending in 0,7,8. Sub-cycle C: blocks ending in 1,2,3. Each sub-cycle has a 2-year filing window. Use MyBuildingSafe to look up your specific deadline.
Local Law 126 (2021) requires annual parapet inspections for buildings with parapets on public rights-of-way. It also mandates periodic safety inspections of parking structures (PIPS). Parapet reports are kept on-site and not filed with DOB. MyBuildingSafe checks for parking structure data and parapet-related violations.
If your building is classified UNSAFE, you must: (1) Install a sidewalk shed to protect pedestrians, (2) Hire a QEWI to inspect and document conditions, (3) File a repair plan with DOB, (4) Complete repairs and obtain a SAFE or SWARMP status. A licensed contractor like Avarga Construction Corp can handle the entire process from inspection to sign-off.
The average penalty for an UNSAFE building in Manhattan is $74,325. Penalties include late filing fees, failure-to-file fees, and failure-to-correct charges that compound over time.
Avarga Construction Corp specializes in FISP facade restoration, sidewalk sheds, and DOB compliance for Manhattan buildings. Look up your building to get started.