FISP Close-Out and Amended Reports in NYC
The repairs aren’t finished until DOB’s record says so. We pull together the photos, permits and sign-offs your QEWI needs to file the amended report, so the Unsafe status clears, the shed can come down and the penalties stop.
What Does FISP Close-Out Involve?
FISP close-out is the paperwork side of a facade repair. For Unsafe conditions, DOB’s facade rule requires your QEWI to inspect the work within two weeks of completion, then file an amended report showing the building’s new status. Until DOB accepts that report, the building stays Unsafe, the protection stays up and the monthly penalties keep running.
Close-out also means signing off every permit the work used, including the shed permit, and posting the new conditions certificate. That certificate goes up in the lobby or vestibule, in a frame with a clear cover, within 30 days of issuance. SWARMP items don’t need an amended report, but an optional subsequent report can update your status mid-cycle.
FISP Close-Out Records to Pull Together
- The filed report and DOB's notice of the Unsafe rating
- Dated before-and-after photos of every corrected location
- Work permit numbers, job numbers and their sign-off status
- The sidewalk shed or netting permit and its expiration date
- Any extension approvals granted during the repairs
How We Support Your FISP Close-Out
- Completion walk-through
We walk every repaired location with your QEWI to confirm nothing on the list was missed.
- Photo log by location
Dated photos matched to the location references in your report.
- Permit sign-offs
We close out the work permits our scope used and request final inspections where needed.
- Protection removal plan
Shed and netting removal is lined up for the day DOB allows it.
- Fixes after a rejection
If DOB rejects the amended report, we fix any open item quickly so the revised report goes in inside 45 days.
- Hand-off file
Everything organized for the next cycle's QEWI.
Amended Report Mistakes That Keep a Building Unsafe
Waiting to Book the QEWI Inspection
The inspection is due within two weeks of finishing the repairs. Book it before the crew demobilizes.
Leaving Work and Shed Permits Open
Penalties run until the shed and related permits are signed off, not just until the work is done.
Repair Photos Without Locations
Photos that can't be matched to the report's locations slow the review. Label every one.
Taking the Sidewalk Shed Down Early
The shed stays until DOB accepts the amended report, unless DOB approves early removal.
What Goes Into a FISP Close-Out Package
A complete package is what turns finished repairs into a cleared record. Here are the five parts DOB and your next QEWI will look for.
QEWI Inspection and Amended Report
The QEWI inspects within two weeks of completion and files the detailed amended report with DOB, along with the $425 filing fee.
Photo Record of Every Correction
Clear, dated color photos for each location that was listed as Unsafe or SWARMP.
Permit and Job Numbers With Sign-Offs
Every work permit closed out, including the sidewalk shed permit.
Shed Removal Plan or Early Removal Request
Removal is scheduled for after acceptance, or your QEWI submits a signed and sealed statement asking DOB to allow it sooner.
Updated Conditions Certificate
The new certificate is posted in the lobby or vestibule, framed with a clear cover, within 30 days of issuance.
FISP Close-Out Duties: Owner, QEWI and Our Crew
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| Task | Owner | Inspector (QEWI) | Our Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Books the QEWI as soon as repairs finish | Inspects within two weeks of completion | Walks every location with the QEWI |
| Filing | Pays the amended report filing fee | Files the amended report, and a revised one within 45 days if it's rejected | Supplies photos and fixes any item DOB questions |
| Permits | Signs off on completion of the job | Confirms the work matches the report | Closes out the work and shed permits |
| Status | Posts the conditions certificate within 30 days | Reports the building's new status to DOB | Removes the protection once DOB allows it |
Repairs done but your building is still listed Unsafe? Send your report and permit list, and we’ll find what’s holding up close-out.
What Affects FISP Close-Out Time and Cost
Close-out is mostly paperwork, but delays cost real money. These five things decide how fast and how cheaply it goes.
- Filing fee
$425 for each amended or subsequent filing, per DOB's fee schedule.
- Rejections
A rejected amended report needs a revised filing within 45 days, and a new fee applies after two rejections.
- Open permits
Permits left open from earlier jobs can hold up the final sign-offs.
- Shed time
Every month the shed stands after the work is done adds more rental cost.
- Record gaps
Missing photos or job numbers mean extra site visits to rebuild the file.
Next Stage: Sidewalk Shed Removal After FISP Close-Out
Amended report accepted? See how to clear the shed permit, take the structure down and give the sidewalk back.
FISP Close-Out and Amended Report FAQs
Who files the amended FISP report?
Your QEWI does. The QEWI inspects the finished work, prepares the amended report and files it with DOB. The owner pays the filing fee and keeps the records.
How much does it cost to file an amended FISP report?
DOB's filing fee is $425 for each amended or subsequent filing. The QEWI's own fee and any remaining repair work are separate.
What happens if DOB rejects the amended report?
The QEWI has 45 days to file a revised report. After two rejections, a new amended filing fee applies, so it pays to fix every open item before refiling.
Do Unsafe penalties stop when the repairs are finished?
No. Under DOB's rule, the penalty runs until DOB receives an acceptable amended report and the shed and related permits are signed off.
Where does the FISP conditions certificate have to be posted?
In the lobby or vestibule, in a frame with a clear cover, within 30 days of issuance. It shows the most recent condition of the building's facade.
What is a subsequent FISP report used for?
A subsequent report is filed within the same five-year cycle to change the building's filing status or the recommended repair timeframe. A new timeframe needs supporting documents from the QEWI.
Close Out Your FISP Report and Clear the Record
Send your report, permits and photos. We’ll show what’s missing, coordinate the QEWI’s inspection, and get the paperwork to the finish line.