Landlord Fined $375 by FDNY for Not Painting Fire Escape
LVT Number: #32257
The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failure to maintain a fire escape in good condition. FDNY's inspector described the fire escape as needing scaping and painting of all parts of the fire escape and directed that two coats of paint be used. At a hearing, landlord claimed that the work had been done but that her letter to the FDNY was sent late. The Fire Dept. had certified correction on Nov. 11, 2021, and recommended a mitigated penalty. The ALJ dismissed the violation notice.
FDNY appealed and won. The violation notice established the violation. Fire escapes must be maintained "in a safe and operational condition" and that "all fire escape components shall be painted or otherwise protected from deterioration." The violation notice specified that landlord "failed to maintain fire escape in good working order/clean condition or in compliance with general maintenance/housekeeping requirements." ECB reinstated the mitigated penalty of $375.
FDNY v. Plevritis: ECB App. No. 2200563 (7/28/22)[2-pg. document]
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