NYC Construction & Compliance Blog
Straight answers about sidewalk violations, facade laws and repair costs — from contractors who deal with them every day.
The NYC Sidewalk Violation Guide (2026)
What the DOT notice means, the 75-day deadline, what ignoring it really costs, and how to clear it step by step.
Read the guide →Local Law 126 Parapet Inspections: Owner's Guide
NYC's annual parapet inspection requirement in plain English — who must comply, report rules, and unsafe findings.
Read the guide →Who Is Responsible for Sidewalk Repair in NYC?
Spoiler: the property owner. The law, the liability, the exceptions — and the city tree-damage program.
Read the answer →Sidewalk Repair Cost in NYC (2026)
The five factors that set the price, typical market ranges, the costs people forget — and why waiting is the expensive option.
Read the guide →SAFE, SWARMP or UNSAFE: FISP Classifications Explained
What your Local Law 11 facade classification means — deadlines, penalties, and the smart way boards handle SWARMP.
Read the guide →Brick Pointing vs Repointing vs Tuckpointing
Three words contractors use loosely — what each means, the signs your brick needs work, and how jobs are priced.
Read the guide →Why NYC Brick Buildings Leak (and the 4 Fixes That Work)
The stain is the symptom. Joints, parapets, lintels and coatings — the real sources, and the right order to fix them.
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