Local Law 11 / FISP in Manhattan
Manhattan carries the highest concentration of FISP-obligated buildings of any borough, shaped by dense pre-war masonry construction, mid-century curtain wall towers, and a large share of properties inside LPC-designated historic districts.
Filing Windows That Apply in Manhattan
Cycle 10 sub-cycle assignment is based on the last digit of a building's tax block number, looked up through NYC ACRIS or DOB BIS — the same citywide rule applies in Manhattan as in every other borough.
| Sub-Cycle | Block Number (Last Digit) | Filing Window |
|---|---|---|
| 10A | 4, 5, 6, or 9 | Feb 21, 2025 – Feb 21, 2027 |
| 10B | 0, 7, or 8 | Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 21, 2028 |
| 10C | 1, 2, or 3 | Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 21, 2029 |
Cycle 9 reports are no longer accepted by DOB. A Manhattan building with an unresolved Cycle 9 SWARMP condition, or an unfiled Cycle 9 report, carries that item forward into Cycle 10 as a late filing, independent of its Cycle 10 sub-cycle assignment.
Manhattan Building Stock Notes
A large share of Manhattan's FISP-obligated buildings predate 1940 and use masonry, terra cotta, or limestone facades with steel lintels — materials that age differently than the concrete and curtain wall systems common in buildings constructed after 1960. Where a building sits inside a historic district, exterior repair work identified during a FISP inspection may also require Landmarks Preservation Commission review before a permit is issued, a separate process from the DOB filing itself.
Neighborhoods in Manhattan
Classifications, Filing Process & Penalties
Facade classifications, the QEWI-led filing process, and DOB's penalty structure are the same citywide. The full breakdown of each lives on the Local Law 11 / FISP overview page:
Manhattan-Specific Questions
Does a historic district designation change the FISP filing deadline?
No. The DOB filing window is set by sub-cycle regardless of landmark status. A historic district designation adds a separate LPC review step for exterior repair work identified during inspection, alongside the DOB filing rather than replacing it.
What determines whether a Manhattan building is subject to FISP?
Story count, per DOB building records. Buildings taller than six stories are subject to FISP regardless of neighborhood, age, or landmark status.
What happens to an unresolved SWARMP condition from a prior cycle?
It defaults to an Unsafe classification once the current sub-cycle closes without repair, which triggers DOB violations and typically requires a sidewalk shed until the condition is corrected.
Can a Manhattan building file its FISP report before its assigned sub-cycle opens?
In limited cases. DOB's Cycle 10 amnesty provision allows buildings with a Cycle 9 No Report Filed status to file early for Sub-cycle 10B or 10C, provided related civil penalties are paid.
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Facade conditions, filing history, and construction era vary widely across the city. See how Cycle 10 plays out in the other boroughs, or head back to the full overview for citywide rules.
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