After a slower start to 2025, compliance changes are in full swing for the Spring. Here’s our monthly NYC compliance roundup for March 2025, featuring news from the council & city agencies.
LL 157 Notices Coming Soon?
HPD’s March 2025 bulletin noted that approved language and a sample notice for natural gas detectors would be coming in April. We’ll let you know as soon as it’s available.
DSNY Bin Distribution & Reimbursement
A new council law requires the DSNY to do the following for “eligible buildings”:
- Distribute official NYC waste bins to owners
- Reimburse owners who purchased official bins
Per the bill, eligible buildings include “those with up to 2 dwelling units where the building owner is enrolled in a New York STAR or Enhanced STAR tax benefit program.” The bill officially goes into effect on August 1, 2025.
Cooling Tower Seasonal Startup
The DOHMH shared a PDF reviewing best practices for seasonal cooling tower startups. Most important among them? Coordinating early with your Water Management Team, including your Qualified Person, treatment vendor, and building management.
InCheck users can set up automated reminders for cooling tower treatment & standard operating procedures. Reach out to support@sitecompli.com or your Customer Success Manager for more information.
NY State Resolutions
While resolutions aren’t law, they are an indicator of where the council stands – and how the State may weigh in. Here are a few resolutions that were approved in March:
- Resolution calling on NY State Legislature to prohibit owners from filing eviction proceedings for “tenants who reside in buildings with substantial pending housing maintenance code violations” – click here to view.
- You can see the status of the state bill here. Right now, it’s in committee
- Resolution calling on NY State Legislature to require unlawful eviction cases to be heard within 5 days – click here to view
- Resolution calling on NY State Legislature to pass S.126, which would help provide legal representation to certain homeowners in foreclosure proceedings – click here to view
- You can see the status of the state bill here. Right now, it’s in committee
DOB Reminders
- The BEAM portal is now open for Local Law 97 submissions. Remember – while the annual due date is May 1, the city has established a grace period through June 30th this year.
- Retaining wall updates (including increased penalties) are now in effect
- Get the details in our full post, here
- Don’t forget to review retaining walls associated with your properties in InCheck/SiteCompli – click here to visit the Retaining Walls page in your account
The Big Book 2025 Update
In case you missed it, our Big Book of NYC Compliance has been updated for 2025! Download your free copy today to get ahead of all the compliance requirements this year, and solidify your plan to protect your people & properties for years to come.
A number of laws relevant to property owners and managers were introduced, with committee meetings happening before the next Council gathering on April 10th. We’ll keep you updated post-meeting, so stay tuned to the blog.
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