NYC Local Law 87: Compliance Deadline

Posted on 27 March, 2023 by The Cotcon Group

Local Law 87 of 2009 is a mandate in New York City that requires large buildings to undergo an energy audit and retro-commissioning study. The purpose of LL87 is to help building owners identify and implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures that can lead to reduced energy consumption, lower operating costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.

The compliance deadline for LL87 varies depending on the building's tax block number. Buildings with tax block numbers ending in "4" or "5" were required to comply with LL87 by December 31, 2013. Buildings with tax block numbers ending in "6" or "7" had to comply by December 31, 2014. Buildings with tax block numbers ending in "8" or "9" were required to comply by December 31, 2015.

Buildings that did not comply with Local Law 87 by their respective deadlines could face penalties and fines. In addition, the building owners would miss out on the benefits of energy efficiency improvements that could save them money in the long run.