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Local Law 11 and FISP Facade Repairs in New York

Local Law 11 requires periodic facade inspections for buildings more than six stories. KNS performs the repairs required to correct Unsafe and SWARMP conditions.
Local Law 11/ FISP Report

Does Local Law 11 Apply to Your Building?

New York City’s FISP requirements apply to buildings over six stories. Owners are responsible for retaining a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) and filing during the applicable window, which is determined by the last digit of the building’s block number.

What Your FISP Report Will Say

The QEWI inspects the facade and classifies the building as Safe, SWARMP or Unsafe. When repairs are required, KNS works with the owner and QEWI to correct the identified conditions. The QEWI verifies the completed work and submits the required filings to the Department of Buildings.

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SAFE

No conditions requiring repair were identified. The facade is considered safe for the current cycle.

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SWARMP

Conditions are currently safe but require repair. Work must be completed within the QEWI’s timeframe.

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UNSAFE

Conditions present an immediate public safety hazard. Protection and corrective repairs are required promptly.

Have SWARMP or Unsafe Conditions to Address?

KNS works with owners, property managers and QEWIs to perform the facade repairs required to correct documented FISP conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the last digit of your tax block number. Blocks ending 4, 5, 6 or 9 file by 21 February 2027. Blocks ending 0, 7 or 8 by 21 February 2028. Blocks ending 1, 2 or 3 by 21 February 2029. Your block number is on your property tax bill.

Public protection goes up first, then repairs proceed on an expedited basis, then your engineer files an amended report to reclassify the building.

Safe With A Repair And Maintenance Program. Not an immediate hazard, but it has to be repaired before your next cycle filing. Left alone it reclassifies as Unsafe, and then a shed goes up.

Yes, that is the normal arrangement. The QEWI inspects and files. KNS works from the filed report and the engineer’s repair drawings, and coordinates back for the amended filing.

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What We Repair

From deteriorated masonry and corroded steel to failed joints and unstable facade elements, KNS performs the exterior repairs that resolve FISP conditions and return buildings to compliance.

Brick repair and repointing, terra cotta restoration, and repair or replacement of limestone, precast and other masonry facade materials.

Repair and replacement of deteriorated lintels, shelf angles and structural steel associated with facade movement, corrosion and masonry failure.

Repair and reconstruction of parapets, cornices, coping and projecting facade elements identified as deteriorated or unstable.

Joint sealants, waterproofing and protective coatings used to address water infiltration and protect repaired facade assemblies.

Facade Restoration Services
Local Law 11 facade restoration at Gracie Mews, 401 East 80th Street, Yorkville, Manhattan

Local Law 11 Work Across New York City

From terra cotta replacement to concrete restoration, KNS performs Local Law 11 repairs on occupied buildings throughout New York City.

The Croydon at 12 East 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Local Law 11 facade restoration at Gracie Mews, 401 East 80th Street, Yorkville, Manhattan
The Croydon at 12 East 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Carnegie Hill, Manhattan

12 East 86th Street

Failed terra cotta replaced with architectural precast and GFRC across 200,000 sq ft, building occupied throughout.

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Local Law 11 facade restoration at Gracie Mews, 401 East 80th Street, Yorkville, Manhattan
Yorkville, Manhattan

401 East 80th Street

Concrete eyebrow restoration at Gracie Mews. Dow Corning perimeter caulking, Sika traffic coating, 65,000 sq ft.

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Besides being an experienced and professional company for several generations, Anthony, Tony, Jimmy and the Staff at KNS Building Restoration Inc. has always made us feel like part of their family.

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“Oculus Consulting Group has been collaborating with KNS Building Restoration Inc. on various renovation, restoration and exterior façade repair projects for over 25 years in the greater Tri-State Area.

Along with the KNS Managerial and Administrative Staff, our entire Team has ensured that all projects maintain a thorough and vigorous approvals/licensing/permits process, to a safe environment during the work, inspections and signoff phase. The Team is committed to maintaining a grasp on the latest guidelines, procedures and codes by the respective agencies.

Besides being an experienced and professional company for several generations, Anthony, Tony, Jimmy and the Staff at KNS Building Restoration Inc. has always made us feel like part of their family.”

John J. Scheschareg
FARA – President – Oculus Consulting Group
John J. Scheschareg
FARA – President – Oculus Consulting Group
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Our “Go To Construction Team” has always been KNS Restoration, from the firms’ origins many years ago…up to today. The senior management is responsive, highly experienced, and very knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the exterior envelope of a structure including general construction and historic restoration. The more difficult the project, the better they like it

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“We are a medium size Architectural firm working in the NYC region and have specialized in exterior restoration and roofing work for over 45 years.

Our “Go To Construction Team” has always been KNS Restoration, from the firms’ origins many years ago…up to today.

The senior management is responsive, highly experienced, and very knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the exterior envelope of a structure including general construction and historic restoration. The more difficult the project, the better they like it

The hands-on craftsmen that make up the field teams are very experienced and detailed from documenting unfolding issues to communicating with the design team.

The administrative staff at KNS are immediately responsive to all the unfolding issues related to a project site and most especially issues regarding the permitting and governmental filings which is a key part of working in the City of New York.

They are highly recommended beyond any doubt.”

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