You’re not just avoiding violations—you’re protecting your investment and timeline. When your tenant protection plan inspections are handled right, construction moves forward without delays, tenants remain safe, and you avoid the costly disruptions that come with non-compliance.
Your project gets the attention it deserves from inspectors who understand both the technical requirements and the urgency of keeping work on schedule. No waiting days for responses or dealing with junior staff who don’t understand your specific situation.
The result is straightforward compliance monitoring that gives you confidence your project meets all NYC DOB requirements while protecting you from penalties that can reach $25,000.
We’ve been serving Queens construction projects since 2007, bringing real industry experience to every tenant protection plan inspection. Unlike many agencies that send recent graduates, we know exactly what to look for during inspections.
When you call, you get us—not a call center or junior staff member. This direct communication means faster response times and inspections that actually understand your project’s specific needs and timeline.
Queens construction moves fast, and your inspection partner should too. Our local expertise means we understand the unique challenges of construction in occupied buildings throughout the borough.
We start with a pre-construction inspection to document existing conditions before work begins. This baseline protects both you and the tenants by establishing what was there before construction started.
During active construction, we conduct weekly inspections to verify compliance with your filed TPP. We check that dust control measures are in place, essential services remain uninterrupted, and all tenant safety protocols are being followed as specified in your plan.
After each inspection, you receive detailed reports that document compliance status and identify any issues that need attention. If we find non-conformances, we communicate directly with you about what needs to be corrected and verify corrections during the next inspection.
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Every tenant protection plan inspection in Queens must verify specific compliance elements. We check that adequate egress routes remain clear, essential services like heat and water stay operational, and dust control measures protect tenant health.
Queens has seen significant construction activity, with over 100 new building permits filed quarterly. This means more occupied buildings undergoing renovation and alteration work—all requiring TPP compliance inspections to meet NYC DOB requirements.
Your inspection service includes documentation of pre-construction conditions, weekly compliance monitoring during active work, and detailed reporting that satisfies DOB requirements. We maintain inspection logs at both the job site and our office, ensuring documentation is always available for DOB review.
TPP inspections are required whenever construction, alteration, or demolition occurs in any occupied building in Queens, including residential and mixed-use properties. The requirement applies even if work is happening in commercial spaces within mixed-use buildings.
Since November 2022, NYC requires special inspections for all projects with tenant protection plans. This means virtually every construction project in occupied buildings needs weekly compliance monitoring throughout the duration of work.
The only exceptions are work limited to owner-occupied units in three-family homes with no service disruptions to other units. For all other occupied buildings, TPP inspections are mandatory and cannot be waived.
TPP compliance inspections must occur at least weekly during active construction and demolition work. Additional inspections are required when construction operations change location, when methods of protection need modification, or after any TPP violations are issued.
We also conduct inspections prior to construction start to document existing conditions, and whenever the scope or location of work changes. This ensures continuous compliance monitoring throughout your project timeline.
The weekly inspection requirement continues for the entire duration of construction work, not just during specific phases. This consistent monitoring helps identify and address compliance issues before they become violations.
When we identify non-conformances during inspections, we immediately communicate with you about what needs correction. Common issues include inadequate dust control measures, missing protective barriers, or essential service disruptions not properly managed.
You’ll receive specific details about what needs to be corrected and the timeframe for addressing issues. We then conduct follow-up inspections to verify corrections have been made properly and document compliance in our inspection logs.
The goal is preventing violations, not just identifying problems. Our experienced inspectors help you understand exactly what’s needed to maintain compliance and keep your project moving forward without DOB intervention.
The building owner is responsible for hiring an independent special inspection agency for TPP compliance monitoring. The inspector must be independent of the contractor performing the work to ensure objective compliance verification.
Property owners cannot use the same design professional who prepared the TPP to conduct the inspections. This independence requirement ensures unbiased monitoring of compliance throughout construction.
We work directly with property owners to establish inspection schedules and reporting procedures that meet DOB requirements while accommodating your project timeline and communication preferences.
Failure to file a tenant protection plan carries a $10,000 penalty for first offense, up to $25,000 for repeat violations. Inadequate TPPs result in $1,600 fines plus potential DOB audits of your project.
Additional penalties include $1,250 for failure to notify DOB 72 hours before starting work, and $1,250 for failure to post required notices. Stop work orders are issued when dangerous conditions are present.
These aren’t minor administrative fines—they’re serious compliance failures that can halt your project and create significant financial liability. Proper inspection monitoring helps prevent these costly violations from occurring.
TPP inspection logs must be maintained at both the job site and the special inspector’s office throughout the entire duration of work subject to the tenant protection plan. These records must be available for DOB review at all reasonable times.
We maintain comprehensive inspection logs that include entries for each inspection performed, documentation of compliance status, and records of any corrections made. These logs should be kept with other project documentation like permits and approved plans.
After project completion, maintaining these records provides important documentation of compliance throughout construction. This documentation can be valuable if questions arise later about work performed or tenant safety measures implemented during construction.
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