NYC Local Law 33 & 95 Energy Grade Compliance.

NYC buildings subject to Local Law 33, as amended by Local Law 95, must publicly display an annual Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label. For 2026, the Department of Buildings makes the new label available on October 1, and covered building owners must properly display it by October 31.

Energo helps NYC building owners and property managers with benchmarking, energy-score review, label preparation and posting guidance so they can stay compliant and avoid unnecessary violations.

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What Do Local Law 33 and Local Law 95 Require?

Local Law 33 of 2018 requires covered New York City buildings to publicly disclose their annual energy efficiency score and grade. Local Law 95 of 2019 amended the grading thresholds used to assign those letter grades.

The requirement is tied directly to annual Local Law 84 benchmarking. Building owners should confirm coverage using NYC’s current Covered Buildings List rather than relying on square footage alone. If a property is covered, its benchmarking data is used to generate the annual Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label that must be displayed near applicable public entrances.

How Are NYC Building Energy Grades Assigned?

NYC building energy grades are based on the property’s ENERGY STAR score generated through annual benchmarking:

A: ENERGY STAR score of 85 or higher
B: ENERGY STAR score of 70 to 84
C: ENERGY STAR score of 55 to 69
D: ENERGY STAR score below 55
F: Required benchmarking information was not submitted
N: The building is exempt from benchmarking or is not covered by the ENERGY STAR scoring program

Buildings that receive an F still have to display the required label. Buildings receiving an N are not subject to the energy-grade posting requirement.

What Is the 2026 NYC Energy Grade Deadline?

For the 2026 compliance year, Local Law 84 benchmarking for 2025 energy and water use was due May 1, 2026. The NYC Department of Buildings will make the 2026 Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label available beginning October 1, 2026.

Covered building owners must properly display the new label no later than October 31, 2026. Unlike 2025, the special sustainability-law deadline extensions do not apply to the 2026 filing year.

For more details on this year’s posting timeline, read our guide to the 2026 NYC building energy grade deadline.

Where Do You Get and Post the NYC Energy Grade?

The City does not automatically mail the Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label. Beginning October 1, the building owner or owner’s representative must access the label through the DOB NOW Public Portal, download it and print the required copies.

The label must be displayed in a conspicuous location near each applicable public entrance and positioned between four and six feet above the ground or floor. It should remain clearly visible until it is replaced by the following year’s label.

Buildings with multiple public entrances may need multiple copies of the label. Service entrances and loading docks generally do not require a posted energy grade.

How Does Energo Help With Local Law 33 and Local Law 95 Compliance?

Energo helps NYC building owners and property managers understand their energy-grade requirements and prepare for annual compliance.

Our Local Law compliance support can include:

Local Law 84 benchmarking and energy-data support
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager score review
Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label preparation and posting guidance
Review of benchmarking information that affects your building’s score and grade
Guidance on opportunities that may improve building performance in future reporting cycles

Stay Ahead of the 2026 NYC Energy Grade Deadline.

The 2026 Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label becomes available October 1 and must be properly displayed by October 31.

If you need help confirming your building’s requirements, reviewing benchmarking information or preparing for energy-grade posting, contact Energo’s compliance team.

Call 888-378-9898 or contact us online.

Frequently Asked Questions About NYC Building Energy Grades

What is the difference between Local Law 33 and Local Law 95?

Local Law 33 established New York City’s building energy efficiency score and grade disclosure requirement. Local Law 95 later amended the thresholds used to assign the A, B, C and D grades. The City generally refers to the requirement as Local Law 33 of 2018 as amended by Local Law 95 of 2019.

When is the NYC building energy grade due in 2026?

The 2026 Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label becomes available through the NYC Department of Buildings on October 1, 2026 and must be properly displayed no later than October 31, 2026.

Which NYC buildings have to post an energy grade?

Owners of properties included on New York City’s Covered Buildings List for benchmarking compliance are generally subject to the energy-grade requirement. Building owners should check the current Covered Buildings List to confirm whether their property is covered.

Where do I get my NYC Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label?

The building owner or owner’s representative obtains the label through the DOB NOW Public Portal. The City does not automatically mail the label.

Where does the NYC energy grade have to be posted?

The label must be displayed in a conspicuous location near each applicable public entrance, between four and six feet above the ground or floor, where it remains visible to the public.

What happens if I do not post the energy grade?

Failure to timely display the required Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label can result in a Department of Buildings violation and a $1,250 penalty per violation.

Does an F energy grade still have to be posted?

Yes. A building that receives an F because required benchmarking information was not submitted still has to display the F label.

Does an N energy grade have to be posted?

No. Buildings receiving an N grade because they are exempt from benchmarking or are not covered by the ENERGY STAR scoring program are not subject to the energy-grade posting requirement.