Sub-Cycles 10A and 10B are both active. If your building's block number ends in 0, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, your filing window is open now.
How FISP Deadlines Work
The Facade Inspection & Safety Program divides NYC buildings into three sub-cycles within each five-year cycle. Your building's sub-cycle is determined by the last digit of its DOB Block Number. Every building over six stories in all five boroughs follows the same schedule.
The block number system distributes buildings roughly evenly across the sub-cycles, which means any given borough has buildings in all three sub-cycles. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island all have buildings due in 10A, 10B, and 10C.
FISP Cycle 10 Sub-Cycle Schedule
Here is the complete filing schedule for Cycle 10:
| Sub-Cycle | Block # Ends In | Filing Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | 4, 5, 6, or 9 | Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 21, 2027 | Active Now |
| 10B | 0, 7, or 8 | Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2028 | Active Now |
| 10C | 1, 2, or 3 | Feb 21, 2027 - Feb 21, 2029 | Upcoming |
Each sub-cycle has a two-year filing window. The deadline is the last day of the window. Buildings that fail to file by the deadline receive a Non-Filing (NRF) violation regardless of the actual condition of their facade.
Manhattan: What to Know
Manhattan has the highest concentration of FISP-regulated buildings in any borough. Most buildings over six stories in Midtown, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Financial District are subject to FISP. Block numbers in Manhattan typically range from the low 1s in the Financial District to the 2200s in Inwood.
Key considerations for Manhattan buildings: street access is more constrained due to traffic and pedestrian volume, which affects scaffold installation scheduling and costs. Many Manhattan buildings are corner properties with multiple street-facing facades, increasing inspection scope. Pre-war buildings with ornamental facades require more detailed documentation.
If your Manhattan building falls in Sub-Cycle 10A, your deadline is February 21, 2027. With less than 8 months remaining, buildings that haven't started the inspection process should begin immediately.
Brooklyn: What to Know
Brooklyn's FISP-regulated buildings are concentrated in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, and the newer high-rise developments along the waterfront. Block numbers vary widely across the borough.
Brooklyn buildings often face unique access challenges: brownstone-lined streets with limited curb space, mixed residential-commercial corridors, and newer construction with curtain wall facades that require different inspection techniques than traditional masonry.
The borough has seen significant new construction in the past decade. Buildings completed after 2019 are entering their first FISP cycle, and owners who have never dealt with FISP compliance need to understand the full process from the start.
Queens: What to Know
Queens has FISP-regulated buildings concentrated in Long Island City, Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, and Forest Hills. The borough has a diverse building stock ranging from 1920s-era apartment buildings to brand-new high-rise towers in Long Island City.
Queens buildings sometimes benefit from easier scaffold access compared to Manhattan, as many are located on wider streets with more available curb space. However, buildings in dense commercial corridors like Flushing's Main Street face the same access constraints as Manhattan.
Bronx: What to Know
The Bronx has FISP-regulated buildings primarily along the Grand Concourse, in Riverdale, and in the South Bronx. Many of these are pre-war apartment buildings with masonry facades that require careful inspection for deteriorated mortar, cracked lintels, and parapet conditions.
Bronx buildings tend to have lower facade inspection costs compared to Manhattan due to easier access logistics. However, deferred maintenance is more common, which increases the likelihood of SWARMP or Unsafe classifications and the resulting repair costs.
Staten Island: What to Know
Staten Island has the fewest FISP-regulated buildings of any borough, but those that qualify must comply on the same schedule. Most regulated buildings are concentrated in the St. George and Stapleton areas near the ferry terminal.
Building owners in Staten Island may find fewer local QEWI options and scaffold vendors compared to the other boroughs. Planning ahead is especially important to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure qualified inspectors are available when needed.
The Three Facade Classifications
After inspection, your building receives one of three classifications that determine your next steps:
- SAFE: No hazardous conditions found. File the report and you're compliant until the next cycle. No additional action required.
- SWARMP (Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program): Conditions exist that aren't immediately dangerous but require repair within the current filing cycle. A repair plan must be filed with the report, and repairs must be completed and documented before the cycle ends.
- UNSAFE: Conditions that pose an immediate hazard to public safety. The DOB must be notified within 24 hours. Protective measures (typically a sidewalk shed) must be installed immediately. Repairs must begin as soon as practicable.
An Unsafe classification triggers the most urgent and expensive response. The building owner must install protective measures at their own expense and begin repairs immediately. Failure to respond to an Unsafe condition can result in DOB-mandated emergency work performed at the owner's expense, plus violations and penalties.
What Happens If You Miss Your Deadline
Missing your FISP filing deadline triggers an escalating series of consequences that become more expensive every month:
- Non-Filing Violation: The DOB issues an NRF violation, which appears in public records and is visible to buyers, lenders, and insurance companies.
- Civil Penalties: Fines start at $1,000 per month and can increase to $5,000 per month for continued non-compliance.
- Mandatory Sidewalk Shed: If the DOB determines your building may be unsafe, they can require sidewalk shed installation at your expense ($15,000 to $50,000+ per year).
- Property Transaction Complications: Open FISP violations create issues for refinancing, sales, and insurance renewals.
- Personal Liability: Building owners and board members face direct legal liability if an uninspected facade causes injury.
The total penalty exposure for a building that misses its deadline can easily reach $20,000 to $50,000 or more within the first two years, not counting the cost of the inspection and any required repairs. The math is clear: compliance is always cheaper than non-compliance.
How Long an Inspection Takes
The full FISP inspection process typically takes 3 to 6 months from start to DOB filing:
- Hiring a QEWI and contracting: 2 to 4 weeks
- Access coordination (scaffold setup, adjacent building agreements): 2 to 8 weeks
- Field inspection: 1 to 3 days for most buildings
- Cavity wall probes (if required): 1 to 2 additional days
- Report preparation: 2 to 4 weeks
- DOB NOW filing and processing: 1 to 2 weeks
The biggest variable is access coordination. Buildings that need neighbor agreements for scaffold installation can face months of negotiation. Starting early gives you the buffer to handle these delays without missing your deadline.
Emergency Provisions
If your building has an emergency facade condition (falling debris, visibly bulging masonry, active water infiltration causing structural damage), the standard FISP timeline does not apply. Emergency provisions require:
Immediate notification to the DOB and installation of protective measures within 24 to 48 hours. Emergency scaffold and sidewalk shed installations can be performed before permits are fully processed, but the permit application must be filed concurrently. The DOB can mandate emergency repairs performed by city contractors and bill the building owner if the owner fails to act.
If you discover a condition that appears immediately dangerous, do not wait for the next FISP cycle. Contact a qualified inspector and the DOB immediately.
How to Check Your Building's Deadline
To find your building's FISP sub-cycle and deadline:
Go to the DOB NOW Public Portal at nyc.gov/dobNOW and search your property address. Your block number appears in the building's registration details. Check the last digit against the sub-cycle table above.
If you're not sure whether your building is subject to FISP, or if you need help determining your compliance status, contact us. We'll look up your building's FISP history, confirm your sub-cycle, check for outstanding violations, and give you a clear compliance plan at no charge.
ARCONDES Inspection Process
When you work with ARCONDES for your FISP inspection, the process is straightforward. We confirm your sub-cycle and deadline, conduct a preliminary assessment of your building's facade condition, provide a clear proposal with transparent pricing, coordinate all access logistics including scaffold and sidewalk shed, perform the close-up inspection with full photo documentation, prepare and file the report through DOB NOW, and advise on any required repairs with competitive pricing.
Our team works with licensed Professional Engineers and QEWI-certified inspectors across all five boroughs. Whether your building is in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, we have the experience and logistics to handle your inspection efficiently. Contact us for a free assessment.