Landlord Fined $2,400 for False Statement on Alteration Application

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for making a material false statement in an alteration application. Landlord stated in the application that no dwelling unit would remain occupied during construction. At a hearing, landlord acknowledged the error in the application and showed that an amended alteration application had been filed. The ALJ fined landlord $2,400. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord didn't dispute the violation, and the penalty imposed was a reduced fine.

300 CPW Apartment Corp.: ECB App. No. 1600150 (3/31/16) [1-pg. doc.]