NYC DEPT. OF BUILDINGS Landlord Fined $6,000 for Adding Illegal Cellar Apartments July 24, 2018 DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for creating two illegal Class A apartments in the cellar of a house without a permit. Landlord claimed that the violation notice wasn't properly served. She had to... Minor Error in Landlord Name Doesn't Void Violation Notice May 31, 2008 Building Sold Before Violation Notice Issued April 30, 2003