NYC Parapet Observation
(Local Law 126)
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Annual Compliance made Simple.
Fast. Affordable. Fully DOB-Compliant.
STARTING FROM: $399 per Building
WHAT?
Do You Need a Parapet Observation?
If your building has any parapet facing a public sidewalk, street, driveway, or walkway,
NYC now requires an annual parapet observation under Local Law 126 / 1 RCNY §103-15.
You must comply if your building is:
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A multifamily property
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A mixed-use building
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A commercial building
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A co-op or condo building
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A community or nonprofit building
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Any structure where the public can walk near the exterior walls
Exempt: detached 1–2 family homes and buildings with barriers blocking access
to exterior walls.
SERVICE?
What We Do
Every Inspectly Parapet Observation includes:
Close-Up Condition Inspection
We visually inspect parapets and appurtenances for:
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Displacement or bulging
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Loose or missing bricks
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Deteriorated or open mortar
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Leaning or out-of-plumb conditions
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Loose or missing coping stones
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Water intrusion / spalling
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Unstable railings, ladders, antennas, or signage
Full DOB-Compliant Report
Delivered within 24–48 hours, including:
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Building information
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Parapet construction details
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Location plan
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High-resolution photos
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Description of conditions
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Classification: Safe, Maintenance Required, or Unsafe
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DOB-required documentation
Immediate Support for Unsafe Conditions
If a hazard exists and actions are required:
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We notify the DOB as required (311 + email)
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You receive guidance on public protection requirements
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We assist with next steps
PARAPET GUIDE
A parapet is the portion of a wall that extends above the roofline. Parapets can be made of brick, stone, concrete, or metal, and often include coping stones or railings. Not every roof has a parapet—many flat or sloped roofs end at the roof edge without a wall above it. The images below show common examples of buildings with and without parapet structures.
PRICING
How We Price
Every building is different. A townhouse on a quiet Brooklyn block takes less time to inspect than a corner co-op with 150 feet of street frontage and a complex roofline. Our pricing reflects that.
Base fee: $399 Covers a standard townhouse or 1–4 family home with up to 30 linear feet of public-facing frontage and a single roof area.
Your fee is based on four factors:
Building type — Townhouses start at $399. Co-ops, condos, commercial, and mixed-use properties carry a small adder for additional complexity.
Frontage — The length of parapet facing a public right-of-way is the biggest driver of inspection time. We price in 30-foot brackets from your base.
Roof configuration — Buildings with multiple separate roof sections on the same level require additional time. We scope to the widest area only; upper setback floors are not in scope under LL126.
Access coordination — Most buildings need a quick call to the super. Buildings with restricted or multi-party roof access are priced accordingly.
Portfolio pricing: 10% off for 10–39 buildings · 15% off for 40+
All fees include a full DOB-compliant report with photos, condition classification, and location plan — delivered within 24–48 hours.
FAQ
WHAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW
Q: Do I really need a parapet observation?
A: If your building has any parapet facing a sidewalk, street, driveway, or public path, NYC requires an annual observation under Local Law 126. If the public can walk near your exterior wall, you must comply.
Q: Who is exempt from the requirement?
A: 1- and 2-family detached homes and buildings with fencing or barriers blocking access to exterior walls. Everyone else — residential, mixed-use, commercial, and community buildings — must comply.
Q: What happens if unsafe conditions are found?
A: NYC requires immediate action: Inspector must notify DOB (311 + email), owner must install public protection (shed, fencing, netting) and unsafe conditions must be corrected within 90 days.
Inspectly assists you with DOB notification at no extra cost.
Q: What does the report include?
A: The report will include high-resolution photos, Parapet condition documentation, DOB-required classifications, a location plan, construction details and unsafe condition documentation (if applicable). Reports are delivered within 24–48 hours, with a same-day option available.
Q: Do I have to file the report with the city?
A: No. You must keep it on file for 6 years and provide it only if DOB requests it.
Q: Why don't you have a single flat rate?
A: We still offer $399 for standard townhouses — that hasn't changed. But a corner building with 200 feet of parapet frontage simply takes more time to inspect properly. Scope-based pricing means you get an accurate quote upfront, not a number that changes after we see the property.