Local Law 126
Explaining periodic inspection requirements for NYC parking structures
**Recent DoB Update: All Sub Cycle 1B & 1C garages must complete a one-time initial observation by August 1, 2024.
How does
Local Law 126 affect NYC parking structures?
LL126 will require owners of parking structures to have their garages inspected every six years, and to file a report with inspection results to the the Department of Buildings.
The first two-year inspection cycle (1.1.2022 - 12.31.2023) will cover Manhattan Community Districts 1-7. See all Filing Cycles here.
Inspections, annual inspections and reports must be conducted by a Qualified Parking Structures Inspector (QPSI)
QPSI’s will create an annual observation checklist during the initial assessment prescribing baseline inspection items to be assessed annually or at more frequent intervals by or on behalf of the parking structure owner. The annual observation needs to be conducted by a QPSI.
Recent DoB Updates: All garages in sub cycles 1B &1C must complete a one-time initial observation by August 1, 2024.
Sub Cycle 1B starts January 1, 2024
NYC LL126 Filing Cycles
LL126 Condition Assessment
Breakdown
NYS PE conducts inspection for evidence of deterioration
NYS PE files report within 60 days of inspection
Garages are classified as:
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Minimal deterioration
Subsequent report within 6 years
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Potential danger
No immediate action required
Conditions monitored by PE
File amended report within three years
Must repair before next cycle
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Immediate danger to safety
Must notify Owner, DOB, and file compliance report
Immediately remove unsafe condition(s) or safeguard area
Must correct unsafe condition in 90 days
Amended report within 2 weeks of repair
What type of parking structures require inspection and reporting under LL126?
Buildings, or portions of a building, used for parking or storing motor vehicles, including space inside or under a building
Open parking garages and enclosed parking garages as defined in the NYC Building Code