Talking Local Law 97 with DOB head Ahmed Tigani

This story gives you a peek at the content coming to our new platform, TRD Policy Pro. Sign up to get early access here. New York’s biggest landlords are at a sustainability crossroads.  Local Law 97 requires most buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet tightening greenhouse gas emissions limits or face steep fines — $268 for every ton of carbon above a building’s limit. For many properties, the law took effect in 2024, with the first compliance reports due at the end of last year. The Department of Buildings, which oversees the process, is now sorting through the first […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.