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RPIE-2025: The Complete Filing Guide for NYC Building Owners

The RPIE-2025 deadline is June 1, 2026. Most small building owners don't know it exists — until the penalty notice arrives. Here's everything you need to file correctly, in under 40 minutes.

April 24, 2026Read article

NYC Regulations

NYC Rent Freeze 2026: What Every Rent-Stabilized Building Owner Needs to Do Before June

Operating costs are up 5.3%. The board has a Mamdani-appointed majority. A rent freeze is the base case, not the worst case. Here's everything landlords and property managers need to know right now.

April 24, 2026Read article

Compliance

NYC DEP Triennial Boiler Registration: What It Is, Who Needs It & How to File | Brick

The NYC DEP triennial boiler registration is a separate requirement from your annual DOB inspection. Required every 3 years via the DEP CATS portal. Missing it triggers violations and fines. See who must register, what the combustion test involves, and how to file.

April 6, 2026Read article

Violations

NYC Boiler Violations: Types, Fines, and How to Resolve Them (2026) | Brick

NYC boiler violations are issued by the DOB when buildings miss annual inspection filings or fail to correct defects. Fines start at $500 and escalate to $1,000+ per boiler. See how to look up violations, what they cost, and how to clear them

April 6, 2026Read article

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NYC Local Law 157: Natural Gas Detector Requirements, Deadline & What to Buy | Brick

NYC Local Law 157 requires natural gas detectors in all residential buildings with gas appliances. The deadline is January 1, 2027 — but may extend to 2029. See what detectors qualify, where to install them, and which buildings are covered.

March 30, 2026Read article

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NYC ECB Violation Fines: Complete Penalty Schedule by Violation Type (2026)

NYC ECB fines range from $100 to $25,000+ depending on violation type. See the full penalty schedule by category — work without permit, illegal conversion, boiler, facade, DSNY — and learn how to reduce fines by up to 75%.

March 30, 2026Read article

Violations

NYC ECB Violation Fines: Full Penalty Schedule by Violation Type (2026)

March 30, 2026Read article

Violations

NYC DOB ECB Violations: What They Are, Fines, and How to Resolve Them

ECB violations are civil penalties issued by NYC's Environmental Control Board for building code violations. Fines range from $100 to $25,000+. Learn what triggers ECB violations, how to check your building, and how to cure them before they become liens

March 30, 2026Read article

Compliance

NYC Building Compliance Checklist: All Requirements, Deadlines, Fines (2026)

Complete NYC building compliance checklist. See all required inspections, filings, and deadlines for property owners. Check your building instantly.

March 22, 2026Read article

Compliance

NYC Annual Boiler Inspection: Requirements, Cost, and What Happens If You Fail

NYC buildings with boilers must file annual inspections with the DOB. Here's exactly what's required, what it costs, and the fines if you skip it.

March 22, 2026Read article

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NYC Local Law 152 Gas Inspection: Deadlines, Costs, and Fines Up to $10,000

Local Law 152 requires periodic gas piping inspections for NYC buildings. See your borough's due date, what inspectors check, and what happens if you miss the deadline.

March 22, 2026Read article

Violations

HPD Violations NYC: 10,951 Issued in 3 Days — Where Buildings Are Getting Hit

HPD issued 10,951 violations across NYC (March 16–18, 2026). See borough breakdown, top violation codes, rent-impairing violations, and what landlords should check.

March 20, 2026Read article

Violations

NYC DOB Issued 1,482 Energy Compliance Violations in One Day (March 2026): Local Law 33 & Local Law 84 Breakdown

Between March 1 and March 6, 2026, the NYC Department of Buildings issued 1,482 violations — nearly all in a single enforcement batch tied to Local Law 33 and Local Law 84 energy compliance requirements.

March 15, 2026Read article

Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About NYC ECB Violations

Common questions about ECB violations in NYC: what they are, how to avoid them, and what happens if you ignore them. Essential guidance for property owners.

March 15, 2026Read article

Violations

HPD Violation Briefing (Week of March 9)

See the most common HPD violations issued to NYC landlords this month — heat, hot water, mold, and structural defects top the list. Know what inspectors look for so you can fix issues before a violation is filed.

March 13, 2026Read article

NYC Regulations

NYC DSNY Trash Violations: Fines, Rules, and How Property Owners Avoid Them

DSNY trash violations are among the most common fines issued to NYC small residential buildings — often without warning. Learn the rules, fine amounts, and how property owners avoid repeat sanitation tickets.

March 8, 2026Read article

NYC Regulations

NYC Trash Bin Rules for 1–9 Unit Buildings: DSNY Fines and What You Must Do

Small building owners face DSNY fines up to $300 per violation. Here's the exact containerization rules, setout times, and signage requirements for your building size.

March 8, 2026Read article

Violations

What Inspectors Are Really Citing Landlords For in NYC

We analyzed 1,758 HPD violations issued between March 1–5 to see what inspectors are actually citing landlords for right now. The answer might surprise you.

March 6, 2026Read article

Compliance

Received DOB Notice of Violation for Local Law 152? Here's What to Do Next

Received a DOB Notice of Violation for Local Law 152? Here's the step-by-step process to handle it correctly and resolve your gas piping inspection compliance.

February 27, 2026Read article

NYC Regulations

NYC Bill Would Allow Certain HPD Penalties to Be Converted Into Energy Upgrades

New legislation introduced by Council Member James F. Gennaro would require HPD to create an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings, allowing certain penalties to be converted into energy upgrades.

February 27, 2026Read article

NYC Regulations

New NYC Law Requires Steam Radiator Inspections in Buildings with Young Children

Local Law 2025/151 requires biennial steam radiator inspections in buildings where children under 6 live, plus annual tenant surveys. Learn the requirements, deadlines, and penalties before the May 2026 effective date.

January 26, 2026Read article

Compliance

Rent Stabilized Tenant Notices (Local Law 86): Protect Rights, Stay Compliant

Property owners must provide annual notices to rent-stabilized tenants. Learn what's required, timing, and how Brick keeps your filings organized.

January 23, 2026Read article

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Boiler Inspection (Local Law 87): Annual Compliance Simplified

All buildings with boilers must pass annual inspections. Learn the deadline, what inspectors check, and how to stay audit-ready with Brick.

January 23, 2026Read article

Compliance

Parapet Inspection (Local Law 77) & FISP: A 5-Minute Guide

Demystify NYC's parapet inspection requirements. Learn your inspection cycle, what to expect, and how Brick prevents deadline panic.

January 23, 2026Read article

Compliance

Lead Paint XRF Testing (Local Law 31): Protect Your Tenants & Property

Understand NYC's lead paint testing requirements, timelines, and how digital tracking keeps your building compliant and your tenants safe.

January 23, 2026Read article

Compliance

NYC Local Law 152 Gas Inspection: Deadlines, Cost & How to File | Brick

NYC Local Law 152 requires gas piping inspections every 4 years. Deadlines run by community district — 2026 districts are 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 (due Dec 31). Inspections cost $500–$1,200+. Check if your building is due.

January 23, 2026Read article

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Compliance intelligence for NYC property owners.

RPIE-2025: The Complete Filing Guide for NYC Building Owners

NYC Rent Freeze 2026: What Every Rent-Stabilized Building Owner Needs to Do Before June

NYC DEP Triennial Boiler Registration: What It Is, Who Needs It & How to File | Brick

NYC Boiler Violations: Types, Fines, and How to Resolve Them (2026) | Brick

NYC Local Law 157: Natural Gas Detector Requirements, Deadline & What to Buy | Brick

NYC ECB Violation Fines: Complete Penalty Schedule by Violation Type (2026)

NYC ECB Violation Fines: Full Penalty Schedule by Violation Type (2026)

NYC DOB ECB Violations: What They Are, Fines, and How to Resolve Them

NYC Building Compliance Checklist: All Requirements, Deadlines, Fines (2026)

NYC Annual Boiler Inspection: Requirements, Cost, and What Happens If You Fail

NYC Local Law 152 Gas Inspection: Deadlines, Costs, and Fines Up to $10,000

HPD Violations NYC: 10,951 Issued in 3 Days — Where Buildings Are Getting Hit

NYC DOB Issued 1,482 Energy Compliance Violations in One Day (March 2026): Local Law 33 & Local Law 84 Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions About NYC ECB Violations

HPD Violation Briefing (Week of March 9)

NYC DSNY Trash Violations: Fines, Rules, and How Property Owners Avoid Them

NYC Trash Bin Rules for 1–9 Unit Buildings: DSNY Fines and What You Must Do

What Inspectors Are Really Citing Landlords For in NYC

Received DOB Notice of Violation for Local Law 152? Here's What to Do Next

NYC Bill Would Allow Certain HPD Penalties to Be Converted Into Energy Upgrades

New NYC Law Requires Steam Radiator Inspections in Buildings with Young Children

Rent Stabilized Tenant Notices (Local Law 86): Protect Rights, Stay Compliant

Boiler Inspection (Local Law 87): Annual Compliance Simplified

Parapet Inspection (Local Law 77) & FISP: A 5-Minute Guide

Lead Paint XRF Testing (Local Law 31): Protect Your Tenants & Property

NYC Local Law 152 Gas Inspection: Deadlines, Cost & How to File | Brick

Compliance intelligence
for NYC property owners.