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Local Law 97

NYC Local Law 97 of 2019

Overview

Applies To
Buildings over 25,000 sqft; condo complexes over 50,000 sqft under same board
Building Size Threshold
25,000 sqft
Building Types
Commercial, multifamily residential, institutional
Effective Date
2024
Jurisdiction
New York City
State
New York
Current Status

Phase 1 emissions limits in effect 2024-2029; approximately 11% of covered buildings expected to exceed limits. Phase 2 limits tighten in 2030, affecting up to 80% of buildings without upgrades.

Key Deadlines

May 1, 2025

First annual LL97 compliance report due (with grace period through June 30, 2025)

May 1, 2026

Second annual LL97 compliance report due for 2025 calendar year

2030

Phase 2 stricter emissions limits take effect (2030-2034 compliance period)

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

Up to $268/metric ton CO2e

Buildings exceeding emissions limits pay $268 per metric ton of CO2e over the applicable cap annually

Compliance Requirements

Annual greenhouse gas emissions reporting
Compliance with building-type-specific carbon emissions limits
Emissions reduction plans for non-compliant buildings
Potential retro-commissioning or energy audits

Data Required

Utility bills for all fuel types (electricity, gas, oil, steam)
Building gross floor area by occupancy/use type
Energy Star Portfolio Manager benchmarking data (LL84)
Emissions coefficients for each energy source

How to Submit

Submission Method

NYC Department of Buildings online portal (DOB NOW)

Submission Format

Online form via DOB NOW; supporting data through Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Official Resources

Official New York City Resource
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/ll97-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reductions.page

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