DEP issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to install a backflow prevention device (BPD) and/or to submit initial test reports to DEP. Landlord claimed that the test report had been submitted on time. The...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord’s general contractor for failing to safeguard the public and property affected by contractor operations at the building. DOB’s inspector observed multiple cables...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for illegally converting a five-story Class A multiple dwelling to transient use, and sought per-day penalties for the recurring condition. DOB also issued violations for...
DOB issued violation notices to landlord for using an apartment in a residential building for short-term transient use of less than 30 days. There had been two prior violations. DOB’s inspector testified that...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for mixing recyclables in with household waste for collection. The building had fewer than nine dwelling units and the DOS inspector found that more than five plastic bottles...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to maintain exterior building walls. DOB’s inspector noted rusted steel lintels about windows at various locations, many vertical and horizontal cracks at...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to provide building access to public entrances for people with physical disabilities after landlord made alterations. Landlord claimed that DOB shouldn’t be...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord of two-story, two-family dwelling for creating illegal rooms in building basement, along with illegal cooking range, kitchen sink, and full bathroom. The unit also had an...
DEP issued a violation notice to landlord for operating a boiler and burner without renewal of an expired operating certificate. Landlord asked for dismissal of the violation because there was a typographical error...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to file a Cycle 7 facade inspection report for its building. Landlord claimed that the building was exempt from facade inspection because it wasn’t greater...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for having a wood and plastic structure about the building that contained a door, bedroom, and porch. Landlord claimed that this was a pre-existing condition when it bought...
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...
