Timelines & Key Dates

See this page for a list of key dates related to compliance with Local Law 97. This list will continue to expand as the Department of Buildings make more tools available for building owners.

Spring 2021: DOB Mapping Tool and Adjustments Filing Guide released.

May 2021: Adjustments portal live on DOBNOW.

June 2021: Local Law 97 Covered Buildings List, DOB Mapping Tool and Adjustments Filing Guide released.

June 30, 2021: Applications for Adjustments for 2024-2029 limits due for special uses and excessive emissions. Deadline has been updated to January 1, 2025.

July 21, 2021: Applications for Adjustments for 2024-2029 limits due for not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare facilities. Deadline has been updated to January 1, 2025.

January 1, 2023: Reports submitted to Mayor and City Council.

November 21, 2023: Four Local Law 97 Covered Buildings Lists for 2023 are released (All properties subject to Local Law 97, 2026 Rent Regulated Properties, Article 321: Rent Regulated Properties and Houses of Worship, 2035 Income Restricted Properties)

December 18, 2023: Local Law 97 Second Technical Rule package is released.

December 21, 2023: Article 321 Filing Guide is released (Article 321 Filing Guide).

May 1, 2025: First compliance report due for most covered buildings, including multifamily buildings with 35% or greater rent regulated units and houses of worship. Please refer to the Covered Buildings List to determine if your building falls into this category. It may also include certain Co-Ops and NYCHA housing.

May 1, 2027: First compliance report due for multifamily buildings with up to 35% or greater rent regulated units.

May 1, 2036: First compliance report due for multifamily buildings with only income-restricted housing (with no rent regulated units).