Parapet Inspection in Chinatown, Manhattan

Annual Parapet Observations Are Mandatory in Chinatown

Under NYC rule 1 RCNY 103-15 (effective January 1, 2024), every building in Chinatown, Manhattan with a parapet — regardless of height — must have a qualified professional complete an annual observation report. This covers parapets fronting the public right-of-way as well as cornices, guardrails, antennas, and other appurtenances attached to them.

If you own or manage property in Chinatown, the responsibility falls on you to keep these observations current and on file. Parapet Crazy handles Manhattan buildings every week and knows exactly what the NYC Department of Buildings expects in the report.

• Annual report required by December 31 each year
• Reports delivered in 24–48 hours depending on property size
• Records must be kept a minimum of 6 years
• DOB can request your Chinatown building records at any time
• Unsafe parapet: public protection required immediately, repairs within 90 days
• Non-compliance results in a violation on your building record
• Applies to ALL buildings with parapets — not just those fronting main streets

Why Chinatown Owners & Managers Choose Parapet Crazy

We're a division of The Inspection Boys with 15,000+ inspections completed across New York. For Chinatown and the rest of Manhattan, that means fast scheduling, portfolio-friendly pricing for multiple buildings, and reports formatted to satisfy DOB on the first pass — no back-and-forth, no surprises.

Parapet Inspection Across Manhattan