Owners of buildings subject to FISP must hire a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), either a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer, to perform inspections, document conditions, and prepare the required report.
Reports must be filed with the NYC Department of Buildings within designated two-year filing windows, based on the building’s sub-cycle.
Sub-cycles are determined by the last digit of the building’s block number.
current cycle
from February 21, 2025 to February 21, 2030
sub-cycle
from February 21, 2025 to February 21, 2027 - OPEN
for buildings located within blocks ending in 4, 5, 6 or 9
sub-cycle
from February 21, 2026 to February 21, 2028 - OPEN
for buildings located within blocks ending in 0, 7 or 8
sub-cycle
from February 21, 2027 to February 21, 2029 - UPCOMING
for buildings located within blocks ending in 1, 2 or 3
FISP Façade Conditions Classification - According to Rules of New York City 1 RCNY 103-04
A condition that is hazardous to people or property and requires repair within one year. Any condition previously reported as SWARMP that has not been corrected must be classified as Unsafe.
Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program is a condition that is safe at the time of inspection but requires repair or maintenance within the next five years (but not less than one year) to prevent it from becoming unsafe.
A condition that does not require repair or maintenance and is not expected to become unsafe within the next five years.
