Violations-OATH/ECB
What this record is, who signs or acts on it, and what it can hold up — taken from the City's own pages, with the source linked.
Last checked: 2026-08-10 · Based on official NYC websites; sources at the end
What it is
A summons issued by DOB and heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. The penalty is paid to OATH, not DOB — which is why a building can be clear of DOB penalties and still owe OATH.
Chinese term used on our Chinese report：OATH / ECB 违规罚单
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