What's at Stake

Missing a filing deadline means fines that compound fast. Here's what non-compliance costs:

Compliance RequirementPenalty for Non-Compliance
Annual Parapet ObservationDOB violation
LL152 No-Gas Certification$5,000 civil penalty
LL88 Lighting Report$1,500/year
LL88 Sub-Metering Report$1,500/year + $500/meter
LL97 Carbon Emissions$268/metric ton over limit
Tenant Protection PlanPermit denied · Stop-work order · DOB violations

Our Compliance Services

Annual Parapet Observations

1 RCNY §103-15 / NYC Admin Code §28-301.1.1

Every building with a parapet on a public street must be inspected annually. We perform the observation, photograph all conditions, and deliver a code-compliant report you keep on file. If we find an unsafe condition, we notify DOB and guide you through the 90-day correction window.

Required ForAll buildings with parapets fronting a public right-of-way — any height
FrequencyAnnual
Filed WithReport stays with building owner (6-year retention)
PenaltyDOB violation for failure to inspect
FeeFlat fee per building — get a quote

LL152 No-Gas Certification

Local Law 152 of 2016

No gas in your building? You still need to file with DOB. We prepare the GPS2 certification, coordinate your utility letter and affidavit, and file everything on DOB NOW. Skip this and it's a $5,000 civil penalty — we make sure that doesn't happen.

Required ForBuildings with no gas piping in the current LL152 inspection cycle (all-electric or gas-terminated buildings)
FrequencyOnce per 4-year cycle (by Community District)
Filed WithDOB NOW portal
Penalty$5,000 civil penalty
FeeFlat fee per filing — get a quote

LL88 Lighting & Sub-Metering Attestations

Local Law 88 of 2009 (amended by LL132 and LL134 of 2016)

Large buildings must prove their lighting meets current energy code and that commercial tenant spaces are sub-metered. We inspect, document, and file the attestation on BEAM. Penalties stack fast — $1,500/year per missed report, plus $500 for every missing meter.

Required ForBuildings over 25,000 sq ft (or 100,000+ sq ft combined on a tax lot)
FrequencyOne-time compliance filing (deadline: May 1, with grace period to June 30)
Filed WithBEAM Portal (nyc.beam-portal.org)
Penalty$1,500/year for missing lighting report + $1,500/year for missing sub-meter report + $500 per missing meter
FeeFlat fee per building (+ $115 DOB filing fee) — get a quote

LL97 Article 321 — Prescriptive Carbon Compliance

Local Law 97 of 2019 — Article 321 (Prescriptive Pathway)

Affordable housing and houses of worship don't need expensive energy models. Article 321 lets qualifying buildings comply with LL97 through a 13-item checklist. We verify every measure on-site, prepare the attestation, and file on BEAM — no engineers or energy consultants required.

Required ForCovered buildings where 35%+ of units are rent-regulated, HDFC co-ops, federal project-based housing (Section 8), and houses of worship
FrequencyAnnual filing (deadline: May 1, with grace period to June 30; extension to Dec 31 if requested by Aug 29)
Filed WithBEAM Portal (nyc.beam-portal.org)
PenaltyLL97 carbon penalties ($268/metric ton of CO₂e over the limit)
FeeFlat fee per building — get a quote

Tenant Protection Plans (TPP)

NYC Building Code §3303.10.1

Renovating a building with tenants? DOB won't issue the permit without a signed TPP. We prepare the plan, file it, and — if you need it — run weekly compliance inspections so the job never gets shut down. Contractors: you don't need your project architect to do this — we handle it independently.

Required ForAny construction, alteration, or partial demolition in a building with at least one occupied dwelling unit — each permit needs its own TPP
FrequencyPer permit + optional weekly compliance inspections during construction
Filed WithDOB NOW portal
PenaltyDOB will not issue permit; stop-work orders; violations
FeeFlat fee per filing · Weekly inspections available — get a quote

The MAX AEC Advantage

Architect-Led Filings

Max Isakov is a NY Registered Architect (RA), AIA member, and NCARB certified. Work is prepared and sealed by a licensed professional.

Transparent Flat Fees

No hourly billing or surprise invoices. Every project is quoted as a flat fee upfront — contact us with your building address and we'll send a number, not a range.

Fast Turnaround

Using template-driven, optimized workflows, most filings are completed in 1–3 business days after the site visit or document receipt.

End-to-End Service

We don't just inspect; we act. Site visits, documentation, sign-and-seal, and portal filing (DOB NOW / BEAM) are all included.

Portfolio Pricing

Tiered volume discounts for managers handling 5+ buildings.

Volume Discounts

Managing multiple buildings? We offer tiered portfolio pricing:

5 – 10 buildings10% off per filing
11 – 25 buildings15% off per filing
26+ buildings20% off per filing

Contact us with your building list for a portfolio-wide quote.

Get a Fast Quote

Send your building address and service(s) needed. We'll reply with a flat-fee quote — not a range.

Email info@maxaec.com