Landlord Fined for Electrical Room and Sprinkler System Violations

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to remove storage from the building's electrical room and failing to repair or replace a defective water motor gong for the sprinkler system. Landlord claimed that it fixed the conditions before the required cure date. The ALJ ordered mitigated penalties of $1,700. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord argued there should be no penalties since it cured the conditions before the required deadline. Correction of violations after the issuance of a summons doesn't relieve landlord of liability for penalties. Financial hardship isn't a reason to reduce or waive penalties.

44th Street Condo Associates: ECB App. No. 1700316 (5/18/17) [3-pg. doc.]