Not every NYC building needs a Local Law 152 gas piping inspection — but most do. Here’s exactly which buildings are subject to the law, which are exempt, and how to look up where your building stands.
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Your Local Law 152 deadline depends on your NYC Community District — not your zip code or borough. Miss your year and you risk a $5,000 DOB violation per BIN. Here’s the full Cycle 2 schedule (2024–2027), a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown, and a free tool to look up your building’s exact deadline.
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As of July 27, 2026, all Local Law 152 filings must go through DOB NOW: Safety — the NYC DOB’s previous standalone portal closed permanently on July 24. Here’s what changed, the complete filing fee schedule, and what Sub-cycle C building owners need to do before December 31, 2026.
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As of July 27, 2026, the NYC DOB now charges filing fees for all Local Law 152 gas piping certifications — and the costs aren’t always what owners expect. Most filings are $35 per BIN, but buildings with no gas service can owe $480 per BIN. Here’s the complete fee schedule and what to confirm before you file.
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Newer NYC buildings with gas piping may qualify for a 10-year exemption from Local Law 152 — but eligibility depends on the date of your Certificate of Occupancy, not how new your building feels. Here’s how the exemption works, when your first inspection is actually due, and the mistakes that lead to unexpected violations.
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A NYC Licensed Master Plumber is the city’s top plumbing credential — and under Local Law 152, your inspection must be performed by one. Here’s what an LMP is licensed to do, why it matters for gas piping compliance, and what to look for when choosing one for your building.
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Local Law 152 inspections now require advance notification to the NYC DOB at least 2 calendar days before the inspection takes place. Miss it and the inspection may be invalid — leaving your building exposed to a failure-to-file violation. Here’s what the requirement is, who’s responsible, and why it matters.
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As of February 22, 2026, Local Law 152 gas piping inspections now include commercial tenant spaces — not just common areas and mechanical rooms. If your building has restaurants, retail, or other commercial tenants with exposed gas piping, here’s what changed and what you need to do before your inspection.
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A $5,000 DOB violation doesn’t care how cheap your inspection was. Choosing a Local Law 152 provider based on price alone misses the factors that actually determine whether you end up compliant — accurate filings, LMP involvement, E&O insurance, and clean DOB records. Here’s what to look for instead.
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Yes — even NYC buildings with no gas service are required to file a Local Law 152 certification with the DOB. Which filing applies, and how much it costs, depends on whether your building has gas piping at all. Here’s how to determine which category your building falls into and what to do next.
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