Graciano Corporation has been executing facade repair work for Local Law 11 and FISP compliance throughout New York City for decades. When a qualified exterior wall inspector issues a report finding UNSAFE conditions, building owners face both an immediate obligation to protect the public and a defined timeline to complete permanent repairs. Graciano is experienced in both the emergency stabilization measures that satisfy the initial obligation and the permanent restoration work that resolves inspection findings and closes out the FISP cycle.
What Is Local Law 11 / FISP?
New York City's Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) -- commonly known by the name of its predecessor statute, Local Law 11 -- requires owners of buildings taller than six stories to have the exterior walls and appurtenances professionally inspected by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) on a five-year cycle. The QEWI submits a report to the NYC Department of Buildings classifying the building's facade as SAFE, SAFE WITH A REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (SWARMP), or UNSAFE. An UNSAFE designation requires immediate protective measures and a defined repair timeline. A SWARMP designation requires repairs to be completed before the next filing cycle.
How Graciano Supports FISP Compliance
Graciano does not perform FISP inspections -- that work is performed by registered architects and engineers who hold QEWI designation. What we provide is the repair and restoration work that resolves the conditions an inspection identifies. Our FISP-related services include:
- Sidewalk shed and netting installation to satisfy UNSAFE protective measure requirements
- Emergency stabilization of loose or displaced facade elements
- Tuckpointing and mortar joint restoration cited in FISP reports
- Terra cotta repair and stabilization
- Stone repair and dutchman replacement
- Sealant and caulking replacement at window and facade joints
- Concrete repair and spall restoration
- Lintel and shelf angle replacement
- Full facade restoration for buildings with extensive FISP-cited conditions
Understanding the FISP Repair Timeline
UNSAFE designations require immediate protective measures on the day the report is filed, and permanent repairs must be completed within specific timeframes set by the Department of Buildings. SWARMP conditions must be resolved before the next five-year filing cycle. Building owners who engage experienced restoration contractors early in the process are better positioned to manage costs and meet compliance deadlines. Graciano's familiarity with FISP-related scope development and sequencing helps building teams navigate the process efficiently.
Common FISP-Cited Repair Conditions
Repair Work We Execute for FISP Compliance
- Failed mortar joints: tuckpointing and repointing
- Spalling, cracked, or loose masonry units: repair or replacement
- Deteriorated or displaced terra cotta: stabilization and restoration
- Failed sealant at expansion joints and window perimeters: replacement
- Cracked or deteriorated concrete lintels and sills: repair or replacement
- Balcony and parapet condition deficiencies: structural repair
- Water infiltration conditions and drainage improvements
Why Choose Graciano for New York Facade Inspection Work
- Decades of FISP-related repair work across New York City's commercial and residential building stock
- Experience with the full range of conditions cited in FISP reports
- Trusted on prominent NYC landmarks including Rockefeller Center and the New York Public Library
- WBENC-certified Woman Business Enterprise
- Full-service restoration capability: from emergency shielding through complete facade restoration
- Offices in Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, and Florida