Local Law 87 Compliance Services in NYC

NYC Local Law 87 (LL87) requires covered buildings to complete an energy audit and retro-commissioning and file an Energy Efficiency Report (EER) every 10 years. Energo helps building owners and property managers across all five boroughs confirm their due year, coordinate the required work, and prepare for filing with NYC DOB.

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How Energo Helps With Your LL87 Energy Audit and Filing

We start with your building’s tax block, coverage, and filing history. Then we help coordinate the energy audit, retro-commissioning, and any required corrective work. We work with the registered design professional responsible for filing the EER.

Buildings due in 2026 must file by December 31, 2026, unless DOB has granted an extension or deferral. Use your tax block number and the current NYC DOB Covered Buildings List to confirm your schedule.

For a closer look at the work and filing cycle, read our guide to Local Law 87 energy audits and retro-commissioning.

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Plan Your Local Law 87 Compliance With Energo

Share your building address and tax block number, if you have it, and tell us whether you’re approaching a filing deadline or responding to a DOB notice. Call 888-378-9898 or contact our compliance team to discuss the next step.

Frequently Asked Questions About Local Law 87

Which buildings need to comply with NYC Local Law 87?

Local Law 87 generally covers buildings over 50,000 gross square feet. It can also cover two or more buildings on the same tax lot or condominium buildings governed by the same board that together exceed 100,000 gross square feet. Check NYC DOB’s Covered Buildings List using your borough, block, and lot number.

When is my Local Law 87 Energy Efficiency Report due?

The report is generally due December 31 of the calendar year that ends in the same digit as your property’s tax block number. For example, a covered property on a tax block ending in 6 is generally due December 31, 2026. The cycle repeats every 10 years.

What is the difference between an energy audit and retro-commissioning?

An energy audit analyzes where your building uses energy and identifies ways to use less. Retro-commissioning tests how existing building systems operate and addresses required deficiencies. The Energy Efficiency Report documents the work and findings from both.

Who can file the Local Law 87 Energy Efficiency Report?

NYC DOB requires a registered design professional, a New York State licensed professional engineer or registered architect, to file the report. The audit and retro-commissioning must also be performed or supervised by appropriately qualified professionals.

What are the penalties for missing the Local Law 87 deadline?

NYC DOB may assess a $3,000 penalty for the first year and $5,000 for each additional year until the Energy Efficiency Report is submitted. DOB says it will not accept an overdue report while outstanding penalties remain unpaid.

Can I get an extension to file my Local Law 87 report?

Eligible owners may request an extension based on documented good-faith efforts or qualifying financial hardship. The application deadline can depend on the basis for the request. Confirm the deadline for your property with NYC DOB, submit Form EER2, and wait for approval before relying on an extension.

Is Local Law 87 the same as Local Law 84 benchmarking?

Local Law 84 requires annual reporting of energy and water use for covered buildings. Local Law 87 requires an energy audit, retro-commissioning, and an Energy Efficiency Report on a 10-year cycle. Benchmarking alone does not satisfy Local Law 87.