Since August 17, 2026, every sidewalk shed renewal in New York City needs a progress report from a licensed engineer or architect, and missing one can mean a $2,500 violation. Nomad R&D inspects the site, documents completed work, work in progress and expected completion, and files the report so the renewal goes through.
What changed
- Local Law 48 of 2025 (effective January 2026) shortened sidewalk shed permits from one year to 90 days and added monthly penalties for sheds without active work.
- DOB rule 1 RCNY 102-07 (effective August 17, 2026) requires an engineer or architect progress report with every 90-day renewal. From the second renewal, sheds without active work also face monthly penalties starting at $10 per linear foot.
- Local Law 49 of 2025 lengthens façade inspection cycles once the DOB adopts its rule.
For the full rule, the fees and the penalty dates, read our explainer: Local Law 48 and the 90-day sidewalk shed permit. For a side-by-side of what changed in 2026 and what did not, read New Sidewalk Shed Requirements in NYC.
What we provide
- Site inspection by a licensed Professional Engineer
- Renewal report with photos, work status and schedule
- Filing support with the renewal in DOB NOW
- Advice on the fastest path to taking the shed down (see how sidewalk shed removal works in NYC)
Who needs this
Owners, co-op and condo boards, property managers and the contractors who renew sheds on their behalf. Flat fee per inspection and report; volume pricing for portfolios.
Related services: if the same site needs new shed drawings or a redesign, see sidewalk shed engineering; for overhead protection or a construction fence at the same address, see roof protection and fence engineering.
Request a proposal
Send the address, the structure type and your target install date. We reply within one business day. Call 201-658-1430 or email info@nomadrd.com.