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中文NYC building violation types, explained
What each Department of Buildings (DOB), OATH/ECB and HPD record means, who signs it off and what it can hold up. Every entry is based on the City's official websites, with the source linked.
These pages explain what a record is; they do not tell you how to handle a specific violation, which depends on the actual condition. To see what is on a building's record, use the free lookup.
Paying the fine does not close the violationA violation stays OPEN on the building's public record until DOB accepts a Certificate of Correction — an affidavit swearing the condition was lawfully fixed.ReadClass 1 — Immediately HazardousThe most serious class.ReadWork Without a PermitWork done without the permit it required.ReadStop Work OrderIssued when inspectors find unsafe work or conditions.ReadIllegal conversion / occupancyUsing or occupying a building in a way its Certificate of Occupancy does not permit — the classic case being extra apartments, or a cellar rented as living space.ReadChallenging a penaltyAn AEUHAZ violation may be challenged within 30 days of the Notice of Violation's issue date.ReadViolations-OATH/ECBA summons issued by DOB and heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.ReadHPD violations (Class A / B / C)Housing-condition violations in residential buildings — heat, hot water, leaks, pests.ReadComplaintsA complaint made to 311 about this building.ReadBoiler filingsAnnual boiler inspection reports filed with DOB.ReadElevator devicesEach elevator is inspected and filed on its own schedule, so a building with several elevators runs several clocks at once.ReadFaçade / FISP (Local Law 11)Buildings over six storeys must have their façades inspected and reported on a recurring cycle.Read
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