Local Law 11 / FISP in Queens
Queens has the most architecturally varied FISP-obligated building stock of any borough, ranging from pre-war courtyard apartment buildings in Jackson Heights and Forest Hills to a concentrated cluster of recent high-rise development in Long Island City and Flushing.
Filing Windows That Apply in Queens
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 Queens 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 |
Long Island City and Flushing have added a significant number of newly FISP-obligated buildings in recent cycles as new construction reaches its first five-year inspection threshold, alongside established buildings already in their second or third Cycle 10 sub-cycle.
Queens Building Stock Notes
Long Island City and Flushing account for a large share of Queens buildings constructed after 2010, generally using curtain wall or precast panel systems, while Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, and Rego Park include a concentration of 1920s–1950s masonry apartment buildings, several of which sit within LPC-designated historic districts. Astoria and Sunnyside include a mix of both eras. Facade material and construction date affect what an inspection typically finds, but not the filing deadline itself.
Neighborhoods in Queens
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:
Queens-Specific Questions
Does a Queens historic district follow different FISP rules?
The DOB filing window is the same regardless of landmark status. Buildings inside a historic district, including several in Jackson Heights, may require an additional LPC review for exterior repair work.
How is a Queens building's sub-cycle confirmed?
By the last digit of the tax block number, looked up through DOB BIS or DOB NOW: Safety using the building's address, borough, block, and lot.
Are courtyard apartment buildings inspected differently than towers?
No. The FISP inspection scope covers exterior walls and appurtenances on any qualifying building regardless of configuration; report requirements are set by 1 RCNY §103-04 and apply citywide.
What if a Queens building was recently converted from six to seven stories?
FISP obligation is based on current story count in DOB records. A building that crosses the six-story threshold becomes subject to FISP going forward based on its updated classification.
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Queens spans nearly a century of construction eras. See how that compares with the other boroughs, or head back to the full overview for citywide rules.
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