DOS VIOLATIONS

Cardboard Box Was Improper Trash Receptacle

January 25, 2017    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for using an improper trash receptacle. The DOS inspector found Styrofoam and wood inside a cardboard box placed out for collection. Landlord claimed that he didn’t...

Tenant Fined $200 for Unleashed Dog

January 25, 2017    

DOS issued a violation notice to tenant for permitting his dog to be unleashed on a public sidewalk. Tenant claimed that his dog ran out of the building when a neighbor opened the front door before tenant could put a...

Once-a-Day Sweepings Not Sufficient to Keep Area in Front of Building Clean

November 28, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector found a large accumulation of scattered paper, plastic, and other items in front of landlord’s building. Landlord, who lived on the same block as...

Sabbath Observance No Defense to Violation for Placing Trash Out Too Early

September 29, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failure to store receptacles after its inspector saw three garbage containers placed out on the sidewalk on a non-collection day. Landlord argued that he put the trash...

Landlord Made Reasonable Efforts to Keep Tree Pit Clean

August 23, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep the area in front of a building free from debris, after finding a large accumulation of scattered ashtray contents, bottles, napkins, paper, and wrappers...

Landlord Fined for TV Set Left Out for Collection

August 23, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after finding a television set illegally placed on the sidewalk in front of landlord’s building. Landlord claimed that she didn’t put the TV in front of her...

Landlord Made Reasonable Daily Cleaning Efforts in Front of Building

May 24, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord due to tissue and pieces of papers scattered within the 18-inch curb line in front of landlord’s building. Landlord claimed that he cleaned the curb area in front of...

Photograph Proves That Unsecured Boxes Came from Building Next Door

April 20, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after finding multiple cardboard boxes placed out for collection that weren’t securely bundled or tied and therefore were likely to be scattered at and around the...

Vehicle Owner Not Responsible for Use of Van to Illegally Remove A/Cs

April 20, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to a vehicle owner whose van was used to remove three refrigerant-containing air conditioners that had been placed out for DOS removal in front of landlord’s building. This was...

Landlord Fined for Placing TV in Front of Building for Collection

March 17, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving a television in front of the building for collection. Landlord claimed that it didn’t put the TV there and knew that it was unlawful to place electronics...

Landlord Fined for Leaving Electronic Equipment Out for Collection

February 16, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice for the improper disposal of electronic waste after observing a DVD player and VCR player improperly placed out on the sidewalk in front of the building. Landlord denied placing the...

Religious Holiday Observance Doesn't Excuse Placing Trash Cans Out Too Early

January 20, 2016    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing trash cans out too early for the following day’s collection. Landlord opposed the violation, but the ALJ fined him $100. Landlord appealed and lost. The...