HPD and DOH Mold Violations

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The New World of NYC Mold Compliance

Local Law 61 of 2018 made the cleanup of mold more onerous for NYC buildings.  As of January 2019, buildings that receive class B and C mold violations issued by the NYC Housing and Preservation Dept (HPD) have to hire  a NY state licensed mold assessor and a separate NY state licensed mold remediation contractor to address and ultimately clear the violation.  

This in addition to Local Law 55 of 2018 which requires buildings to annually inspect apartments for mold and pests, and which lays out "safe work practices" by which mold and pests must be addressed.  

You're Being Judged

LL84/133 energy benchmarking data is no longer going into a black hole. It is being used to make a judgement on your building, one which could potentially have an effect on its value.

No matter how you do your annual benchmarking filings(with us, with another company, or by yourself), it is worth taking the time to understand how your buildings annual benchmarking reporting informs your EnergyStar score which in turn informs your letter grade. Whoever does your benchmarking should understand and be able to articulate to you how the algorithm works, how your grade is determined, and what you can do about it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is Local Law 87 and why should I care?

    The law applies to all NYC buildings over 50,000 square feet and requires a professional energy assessment of the property as well as a “tune up” of its base systems. Penalties for non-compliance are substantial and will range anywhere from $3000 to $5000 for every year that this assessment is not conducted.

  • When do I have to start worrying about LL87?

    It depends on the last digit of your tax block number. Those buildings with tax block numbers ending in one (1) are required to file an energy efficiency and retro-commissioning report by the end of 2021, those ending in two (2) are required to file by the end of 2022, and so on. 

  • What is involved in complying with the law?

    Component 1: Energy Audit and Energy Efficiency Report.  The energy audit is an assessment of thebuilding’s base systems including but not limited to boiler and domestic hot water equipment, ventilation, and lighting. Based upon this assessment, an energy efficiency report is to be filed with the Department of Buildings. The report includes an inventory of all systems, a breakdown of the energy usage by system, and a list of recommended but not required energy saving measures.


    Component 2: Retro-Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning Report. Retro-Commissioning requires that certain minor deficiencies in the buildings base systems be identified and addressed. Major, capital intensive repairs such as replacing a boiler are not required. The deficiencies and steps taken to correct these deficiencies will be included in the retro-commissioning report which will be filed with the Department of Buildings as part of the Energy Efficiency Report.

  • Can I do this in-house?

    You will probably need to hire a company such as Redocs to comply with Local Law 87. The team performing the assessment must included a licensed Professional Engineer(PE) and hold specific energy related certifications including but not limited to “Certified Energy Manager”(CEM), “Certified Buildings Commissioning Professional”(CBCP), and “BPI Multi Family Building Analyst”(BPI MFBA).


  • What is an Energy Audit?

    An energy audit details a building’s energy usage, identifies the systems responsible for this energy usage (lighting, heating, etc), and proposes ways to reduce this energy usage.

  • What is Retro-Commissioning?

    Retro-commissioning is essentially a “tune up” of the building’s base systems. LL87 identifies 25 items which need to be checked for deficiencies and which need to be addressed if deficiencies are found.


  • Am I Required to Spend a Ton of Money Implementing Your Proposed "Energy Saving" Measures?

    No! The recommendations we make for the energy audit are not mandatory.

  • What about spending money on retro-commissioning?

    The City IS requiring that certain deficiencies be corrected, however, these are typically minor deficiencies such as pipe insulation or thermostat adjustments. Capital-intensive items such as changing a boiler or a roof are NOT required.

  • What happens if I don't comply?

    Fines will range from $3000 to $5000 for every year that the building is not in compliance with Local Law 87.

  • Can I comply early?

    In 2013, the law’s first year in existence, buildings were allowed to comply early regardless of their designated compliance year. This option is no longer available. Buildings CAN undergo the required energy and retro-commissioning assessment early provided it is no more than four (4) years prior to designated compliance year, HOWEVER, unlike in 2013, the building cannot actually file the associated Department of Buildings paperwork until its designated year.