NYC DOB, ECB and HPD Violation Removal
Building violations happen to careful new homeowners and seasoned developers alike. We research the violation, appear at the hearing, and file the correction paperwork.
There are many types of NYC building violations property owners and managers can be charged with. Our staff brings more than 75 years of combined NYC expediting experience to clearing them, from representation at OATH hearings to filing every piece of correction paperwork with the Department of Buildings on time.
DOB violations: research and correction
Department of Buildings (DOB) violations order a condition to be corrected. A DOB violation with no hearing date is usually cleared with a certificate of correction or a DOB inspection. We read the code in the violation number, find what the city needs, and prepare the filing. See how DOB violations get removed and the full list of DOB violation codes.
ECB (Environmental Control Board) summonses, now heard at OATH
ECB summonses are now heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). Paying the penalty does not close the DOB record. Start with what an ECB violation is and how to check your property, then how to resolve an ECB violation, or read about the OATH summons.
HPD violations and dismissal requests
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations are cleared through HPD, separately from DOB. We prepare certifications of correction and dismissal requests. See HPD violation removal.
FDNY (Fire Department) violations and certificates of correction
Fire Department summonses need an FDNY certificate of correction, filed by the compliance date. See FDNY violation filings.
Stop work orders: full and partial
A full stop work order halts all work except what is needed to make the site safe; a partial order halts only the work or area it names. See stop work orders and work without a permit.
Other agencies
We also handle violations from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Sanitation.
Buying a property? Check first
The most important thing you can do is avoid buying a property with open violations. We research DOB, ECB and HPD records for buyers, owners and managers before you close, so you know what is open. Open violations also hold up a certificate of occupancy and a letter of completion.
What we need from you
The property address, the violation or summons number if you have it, and any hearing date. Call 718-833-2333 or contact us.
Questions
What does S & M do on a violation?
We research the violation, appear at the hearing, and file the correction paperwork. We will work with the contractor you have, or if not, we will recommend one from our network.
Does paying the fine clear the violation?
Usually not. Paying an ECB or OATH penalty admits the charge, and the violation can stay open on the Department of Buildings record until a certificate of correction is accepted, unless the case is dismissed.