NYC Parking Structure Inspections
At least every six years by a QPSI.
What the Program Requires
Open and enclosed parking garages, including parking inside or under a building. Not repair shops, showrooms, service stations, garages for fewer than three cars, unenclosed lots, or garages serving one and two family homes.
At least once every six years, on a schedule set by Community District
A New York State licensed Professional Engineer certified as a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI)
Condition assessment report filed within 60 days after the assessment
The Details That Matter
To be certified as a QPSI, the Department of Buildings asks for at least three years of structural engineering experience with parking structures in repair design, inspection and evaluation, or forensic assessment. Owners must repair unsafe conditions within 90 days of filing.
Before You Take This Work
- Professional liability policies define the services they cover. Check that yours describes inspection and report work accurately, not only design, and tell your agent roughly how much of your revenue comes from this work.
Official sources
Every fact on this page comes from these sources, read in October 2026. Laws change; read the current text before relying on it.
General information, not legal advice or a statement of coverage. Laws and local rules change; read the current text at the source links and confirm requirements with the building department. Whether a policy responds depends on its wording and the facts. Hardcover is an insurance agency, not a law firm.
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