Compliance
New York City Lobbying Report Reveals 2025 Compliance Trends
April 13, 2026 | Ben Seitelman
The New York City lobbying report, published annually on March 1, shows that real estate remained the top lobbying industry in 2025 at 32%, with the City Council continuing as the most common lobbying target at 24%. NYC Lobbying Bureau compliance efforts improved in 2025, with only 43 entities failing to register with the City despite reporting state lobbying activity, down from 107 in 2024. New York lobbying registration requirements include filing within 10 days of anticipating the $5,000 threshold, with bi-monthly activity reports and annual client reports due throughout the year. In 2025, NYC lobbyist civil penalties totaled over $95,000 for 399 late filings, while the Bureau also conducted 45 random audits that resulted in 69 findings requiring corrective actions. New York City lobbying trends remained consistent from 2024 to 2025, with 31% of lobbying activities related to the city budget and 20% focused on local legislation.
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