Local Law 11 in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's FISP-obligated buildings are concentrated in Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and the brownstone neighborhoods. The borough has seen significant new high-rise construction in the last two decades, adding modern facades to the inspection inventory.

All buildings in Brooklyn that are six stories or taller must comply with Local Law 11 / FISP. The requirements are the same citywide — a QEWI inspects the facade, classifies conditions as Unsafe, SWARMP, or Maintenance, and files the report with the DOB. What varies by borough is the building stock, the facade materials, and the specific challenges that QEWIs encounter.

Building Stock

Brooklyn's mix includes prewar brick walk-ups, midcentury public housing towers, 1960s–80s brick apartment buildings, and a growing inventory of new-construction glass and panel towers in Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and along the waterfront.

Notable Neighborhoods

• Downtown Brooklyn — new high-rises plus older commercial buildings
• Williamsburg — rapid new construction, modern facade materials
• Brooklyn Heights — landmarked brownstone district, low-rise masonry
• Park Slope — prewar brownstone and limestone, many at the 6-story threshold
• Flatbush — midcentury apartment buildings, brick facade inventory

What QEWIs Should Know

Brooklyn's new-construction boom means many buildings are entering their first or second FISP cycle. These buildings have less deterioration history but may have construction defects or premature sealant failure that a first-cycle inspection catches early.

Filing Deadlines

FISP deadlines are based on your building’s BIN (Building Identification Number), not its borough. Check your building’s Cycle 9 sub-cycle deadline by looking up the last digit of your BIN.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Buildings that miss their filing deadline face DOB violations, accumulated fines, and potential sidewalk shed requirements. See LL11 Penalties and What to Do If You’re Late.