LL97 GHG Emissions Violations

Violations for Non-Compliance

For buildings subject to Article 320:

1. A covered building owner must submit the annual building emissions report
   Penalty for noncompliance = (Floor Area x $0.50) per month
   
   
2. A covered building must meet the annual emissions limit for that building
   Penalty for noncompliance = ((Actual Emissions – Emissions Limit) x $268) per year

For buildings subject to Article 321:

1. A covered building owner must submit the compliance report on time
   Penalty for noncompliance = $10,000
   
   
2. A covered building must demonstrate compliance with one of the two compliance pathways
   Penalty for noncompliance = $10,000

For more information on LL97 penalties and penalty mitigation opportunities, see the Article 320 and Article 321 filing guides.

Resolving Violations

For more information on LL97 penalties and penalty mitigation opportunities, see the Article 320 and Article 321 filing guides.

Contact for Questions

Questions should be submitted to GHGEmissions@buildings.nyc.gov.

Additional Information & Resources

• LL97 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
• LL97 Incentives
• LL97 Adjustments 
• LL97 Adjustments Request FAQs
• LL97 Covered Buildings List FAQs
• LL97 Advisory Board Report
  

Helpful Links

• HPD’s LL97 Guidance for Affordable Housing
• NYC Accelerator
• Sustainability Help Center