Local Law 11 in Staten Island

Staten Island has the fewest FISP-obligated buildings of any borough. The island's building stock is predominantly low-rise, with 6+ story buildings concentrated in the St. George ferry terminal area and a few other nodes.

All buildings in Staten Island 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

A small inventory of midcentury and newer apartment buildings, primarily brick. The limited number of obligated buildings means fewer QEWIs actively work in Staten Island, and access scheduling can take longer.

Notable Neighborhoods

• St. George — the densest node of 6+ story buildings on the island
• Stapleton — some midcentury apartment buildings
• New developments — scattered new construction adding to the inventory

What QEWIs Should Know

Staten Island's coastal exposure means that salt air corrosion is a factor for embedded metals (lintels, shelf angles, window frames). QEWIs inspecting coastal-facing elevations should pay particular attention to corrosion staining and efflorescence patterns that indicate salt migration.

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.