DOS VIOLATIONS

Landlord Fined for Ice on Sidewalk

July 14, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord on Jan. 27, 2014, for leaving an ice condition on the sidewalk in front of the building with no attempt to sand, salt, or shovel a path for pedestrians. Landlord claimed that...

Landlord Fined for Uncovered Garbage Cans

June 16, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for uncovered garbage receptacles. The DOS officer found three uncovered cans exposing household waste and recyclables likely to be scattered about in front of landlord's...

Juice Cartons Not Considered Paper Recyclables

May 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for improperly mixing recyclables, after its inspector found juice cartons in a plastic bag along with soiled paper and cardboard. Landlord admitted that the building staff...

Landlord Put Trash Out Before Collection Day

April 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing a trash can out for collection on a Sunday. The collection days on the block were Wednesday and Saturday. Landlord argued that the collection days for the...

Landlord Didn't Clear Snow After Storm Ended

April 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of its building. Landlord's super claimed that he cleared the sidewalk in front of the building at 4 p.m. on...

Landlord Must Keep Curbsides Clean Even on Holidays

April 15, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord based on garbage found in front of landlord...

Landlord Fined for Furniture Left in Front of Building

March 24, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for a sidewalk obstruction after its inspector found furniture on the curb blocking the sidewalk. The building super credibly stated that he didn't place any furniture...

Landlord Put Recyclables in Cardboard Boxes

February 19, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for using an improper curbside container. The notice stated that plastic bottles had been placed out for collection in seven cardboard boxes that weren't designated for...

Man Fined $2,000 for Removing Recyclables

February 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to an individual who was removing recyclables placed out for collection in front of landlord's building and placing them in his van. The DOS inspector testified that he saw the man...

Ignorance of Mattress Sealing Rule No Excuse

February 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to securely seal a mattress in a plastic bag before placing it out for collection. Landlord claimed that he didn't know this rule and should have received a...

Plastic Hangers Are Not Recyclable

February 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving plastic hangers out for collection in a recycling container designated for glass and plastic. Landlord claimed that passersby placed the hangers in its recycling...

Mattress Placed in Front of Landlord's Building by Outsider

January 15, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing a mattress at curbside for removal without sealing it in a plastic bag. Landlord argued that he lived in the building, was out of town at the time, and didn't...