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Local Law 11 / FISP in Staten Island

Staten Island has the smallest number of FISP-obligated buildings of the five boroughs, with most six-story-and-taller construction concentrated around St. George and the north shore waterfront.

FISP Cycle 10

Filing Windows That Apply in Staten Island

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 Staten Island as in every other borough.

FISP Cycle 10 filing windows, per NYC DOB Service Notice, February 24, 2025.
Sub-CycleBlock Number (Last Digit)Filing Window
10A4, 5, 6, or 9Feb 21, 2025 – Feb 21, 2027
10B0, 7, or 8Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 21, 2028
10C1, 2, or 3Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 21, 2029

A lower overall filing volume on Staten Island does not reduce DOB enforcement; the same civil penalty structure applies to any qualifying building that misses its filing window, regardless of how few comparable buildings exist nearby.

Building Stock

Staten Island Building Stock Notes

Most FISP-obligated buildings on Staten Island are concentrated in St. George, near the Staten Island Ferry terminal, and in scattered mid-rise developments along the north shore. The majority of the borough's residential stock falls below the six-story threshold and is not subject to FISP, which means fewer Staten Island properties carry a filing obligation compared with the other boroughs — though those that do are held to the same DOB deadlines and penalties.

Coverage Area

Neighborhoods in Staten Island

St. GeorgeStapletonTompkinsvillePort RichmondWest BrightonNew BrightonGrasmereRosebankNew DorpGreat KillsEltingvilleTottenville
Full Regulatory Detail

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:

Common Questions

Staten Island-Specific Questions

Are most Staten Island buildings subject to FISP?

No. Most Staten Island residential buildings fall below the six-story threshold and are not subject to FISP. Obligation is based on story count as recorded in DOB building records, not on borough.

Where are most FISP-obligated buildings located on Staten Island?

Primarily around St. George and the north shore waterfront, where mid-rise construction is more concentrated than in the borough's predominantly low-rise residential areas.

Does a lower building count change the filing deadline?

No. Sub-cycle assignment and filing windows are set the same way citywide, based on the last digit of the building's tax block number.

How does an owner confirm whether a specific Staten Island property is covered?

By looking up the building's story count and block number through DOB BIS; if the building is taller than six stories, it is subject to FISP regardless of how few nearby buildings are also covered.

Not sure where your Staten Island building stands? Reach out to discuss your sub-cycle, prior filings, and next steps.

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