NYC Local Laws · Defined
Local Law 149 of 2021: Construction superintendent requirements
Amends NYC requirements concerning construction superintendents, including limitations on concurrent primary assignments.
New York City jurisdiction · Sources checked September 15, 2026. Law numbers repeat by year. These educational summaries are not legal advice or a complete compliance checklist. Later amendments, agency rules, building characteristics, and effective dates determine the requirements for a particular property. Use the linked City sources to confirm current obligations.
Why it matters
Review current DOB implementation guidance before assigning a superintendent: historic notices may describe an earlier phase of the assignment limits. Required staffing and coverage can affect contractor availability, mobilization, and general conditions costs. Training alone does not resolve assignment eligibility.
In practice
A project example
A contractor confirms that its proposed superintendent can accept the project under current requirements before the owner relies on that person in the mobilization schedule.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.