Violation Removal
Types of Violations
There are three common violations that are issued. These violations include Department of Buildings (DOB) violations, Environmental Control Board (ECB)/(OATH) Violations, and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations.
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A violation may be issued on a particular property for various reasons. Some reasons a violation may be issued include random inspection done by the Department, a complaint submitted by a neighbor, work done without a permit (WWOP), safety concerns, or failing to correct an active violation.
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Violations are issued by classes of severity and each come with a monetary civil penalty. Failure to comply or dismiss a violation can result in additional violations being issued, increases in civil penalties, Stop Work Orders (SWO), Job Holds (Job on Hold), and even criminal prosecutions.
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It is extremely important to address any violation issued by any New York City governing agency.
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NYC has been increasing its efforts to ensure violations are handled accordingly and have been diligently following up with property owners who do not remedy violating conditions.