NYC mandates EV-ready parking in new construction under Local Law 126 of 2021 (Admin Code §28-320). All new parking facilities must have at least 20% of spaces EV-ready, increasing to 40% by 2030. NYC DOT installs curbside Level 2 chargers through the PlugNYC program.
Local Law 126 of 2021 amended the NYC Building Code to require new parking facilities to include EV charging infrastructure. At least 20% of parking spaces in new buildings must be EV-ready (with electrical capacity for future charger installation), and a portion must have active chargers. By 2030, this increases to 40% under planned amendments. Existing garages undergoing major renovations must also comply. The NYC DOT PlugNYC program installs Level 2 curbside chargers in all five boroughs, with a goal of 10,000 curbside chargers. The city also partners with private operators for DC fast charging hubs. NYC offers a property tax abatement for commercial properties that install EV chargers. Con Edison provides make-ready infrastructure programs to reduce installation costs for building owners.
Failure to include required EV-ready spaces in new construction: DOB stop-work order and penalties under Building Code §28-201. No penalty for not having chargers in existing buildings unless undergoing renovation requiring compliance.
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