DOB Didn't Prove Elevator Sign Was Defective

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for not providing durable elevator landing signs in the building. Landlord claimed it had a proper sign. The ALJ ruled against landlord and fined it $1,000. Landlord appealed. ECB ruled for landlord and revoked the fine. Landlord was cited for not having a durable sign, in violation of N.Y.C. Administrative Code, section 27-391. DOB presented no facts in its violation notice or before the ALJ to show that landlord in any other way violated the law. There was no durability requirement under section 27-391. So there was no violation.

City of New York v. Avalon Realty Co.: ECB App. No. 20202 (10/25/95) [2-page document]