LL88 compliance

LL88 Compliance, Surveyed and Filed.

The LL88 deadline passed in January 2025. If you haven't filed, the fix is simple: we survey the building, tell you what's needed, or file it as-is if it already complies. Lighting and submetering both, for buildings 25,000 sq ft and up.

Jan 1, 2025
Deadline — already passed
25,000 sf+
Covered building size
$1,500/yr
Per missed report, until you file
One filing
Closes the obligation

New to LL88? The full law page covers thresholds, submetering triggers, and penalties.

Got an LL88 proposal years ago and never moved?

The obligation is still open. The path hasn't changed: survey, report, filing. If the building is already in good shape, we just file.

Did the work but never filed?

Then you're likely one filing away. We document the existing condition, confirm it complies, and close it out. Often a quick job.

How It Works

A focused version of our compliance survey. We tell you what the building needs, or that it doesn't need anything. Then we file:

Start hereStep 01

LL88 Survey

A fixture-level survey of the lighting, the controls, and tenant submetering.
Step 02

Report with Recommendations

If work is needed, the report lays it out: each recommendation with the wattage it removes, projected savings, and simple payback. If the building already complies, the report says so.
Step 03

We File It

We file and certify the attestation that closes the obligation. Lighting and submetering, handled together.

Own more than one covered building? We run one LL88 cycle across the whole cluster instead of chasing each attestation on its own.

The Upgrade Pays for Itself

If the report calls for work, it isn't money down the drain. LED fixtures draw a fraction of the wattage of the lamps they replace, and networked controls on top save about 47% more lighting energy on average; roughly 70% of projects save 30% or more (DLC).

Every recommendation in the report carries its own numbers: wattage removed, projected savings, simple payback. The penalty buys nothing; the upgrade pays back. If controls work is needed, that's where NLC design & commissioning comes in.

What You Walk Away With

  • Building summary with a compliance verdict for every surveyed space
  • Every deficiency tied to its NYC Energy Conservation Code reference
  • A recommendations table: wattage removed, projected energy savings, and simple payback per line item
  • The filed and certified attestation that closes the obligation
  • A building record that carries forward into your portfolio view

Where It Fits

The report comes out of the same field work as our lighting surveys, scoped to LL88.

A verified LL88 status doesn't just close a filing. It becomes part of the building's record in portfolio intelligence.

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We finished the lighting work but never filed. Can you just close it out?
Yes, and it's the most common case we see. The filing is what closes the obligation; until the attestation is on record, the obligation stays open even when the work is done. We document the existing condition, then file and certify it.
Who certifies the LL88 filing?
A registered design professional, a licensed master electrician, or a licensed special electrician can all certify LL88. LuxNet handles the certification and the filing, so you don't have to line one up.
Does this cover submetering, not just lighting?
Yes. LL88 has two parts: lighting upgrades to the energy code, and electrical submetering of covered tenant spaces (a tenant over 5,000 sq ft, or a shared floor over 5,000 sq ft). The survey and report assess both.
What if the building isn't compliant yet?
The report flags every deficiency with its code reference and lays out the path to compliance. If lighting or controls work is needed, we can scope it (see NLC design & commissioning, or the Project+ survey tier).
It's a residential building. Does LL88 apply?
Partially, and the building-wide filing is still required. The apartments are exempt, but common areas (lobbies, hallways, garages) and any commercial space must meet the energy code. Mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail almost always have an obligation.
Close the obligation

Haven't Filed? Start with the Survey.

We survey the building, tell you what's needed, or that nothing is, and file the attestation that closes LL88 out. Get a proposal, or check a building free first.

Estimated penalty amounts and compliance pathways may vary annually. Projections are intended to aid compliance planning but may not exactly match actual penalties. The compliance pathways are based on DOB's Covered Buildings List, which was compiled using preliminary data subject to change. This information is intended only as a reference for building owners to consider in consultation with legal representatives and registered design professionals (RDPs). LuxNet's compliance check is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Actual fines depend on building specifics, filing history, and DOB enforcement. For a definitive assessment, schedule a free scoping call.

Last updated: June 2026. NYC building compliance rules, deadlines, and DOB procedures may change.