NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Landlord Fined for Improper Gas Piping

March 18, 2016    

DOB issued violation notices to landlord in connection with improper installation of gas piping or equipment without a permit. Landlord claimed that DOB didn’t reasonably attempt to deliver the violation...

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...

New Landlord Responsible for Work Without Permit

March 17, 2016    

DOB issued two violation notices to landlord, for replacing...

Landlord Didn't Maintain Hot Water Heater

March 17, 2016    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to...

Landlord Couldn't Prove BPD Test Results Were Filed

February 16, 2016    

DEP issued a violation notice to landlord in August 2015 for failing to install a backflow prevention device (BPD) at his building and/or failure to submit initial test reports to DEP. Landlord submitted a copy of...

Animal Waste Accumulated from Chickens Kept in Yard

February 16, 2016    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for committing or maintaining a nuisance. The inspector saw a heavy accumulation of animal waste together with fly infestation in the rear yard of the building, which...

No One at Building Had Certificate to Inspect and Test Fire Alarm System

February 16, 2016    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to provide a certificate of fitness (CF) for supervision of the building’s fire alarm, standpipe, and sprinkler systems. Landlord’s...

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...

Landlord Fined $12,800 for Short-Term Rentals in Class “A” Co-op Building

February 16, 2016    

DOB issued three violation notices to landlord, all concerning claimed transient use of Class “A” apartments at the residential co-op building. Landlord objected to the violations, claiming that they were...

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...

Building Construction Work Created Hazardous Conditions

January 20, 2016    

DOB issued violation notices to landlord’s contractor for obstructing a fire escape and doing work without a permit. The contractor claimed improper service and challenged the violations. The ALJ ruled against...

DOB's Proof of Short-Term Rental Violation Insufficient

January 20, 2016    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for transient rental of an apartment in a mixed-use building. Landlord claimed that there was insufficient proof of any violation. The ALJ dismissed the violation. DOB...