The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to provide unobstructed rooftop access and failing to obtain prior approval for installation of solar equipment on the roof of three buildings....
The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to provide a sprinkler system in the building’s laundry room, failing to provide a roof manifold for the standpipe system, and inadequate...
DOB issued two violation notices to landlord for illegally altering a two-family dwelling by adding a Class “A” apartment on the first floor and at the cellar level. Landlord’s tenant testified that...
DOB issued nine violation notices to landlord for making false statements on alteration applications. In nine applications, landlord stated that tenants wouldn’t remain in occupancy during construction. But DOB...
DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep the building free of pests and conditions conducive to pests. The agency’s inspector observed fresh rat droppings and burrows on the side of the...
The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to arrange for a performance flow test of the building’s residential sprinkler system in the presence of a Fire Department representative....
DEP issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to submit an annual test report for the building’s backflow prevention device. Landlord claimed that it had now submitted the missing report. The ALJ fined...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for illegally altering a one- or two-family dwelling by building one apartment and an SRO unit on the first floor, and two SRO units on the second floor. Landlord claimed...
The Fire Department issued violation notices to landlord for failing to label a boiler emergency switch to read, “Remove Control For Oil Burner”; failure to maintain the boiler room free of combustible...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for not keeping the area in front of her building clear of debris. DOS’s inspector cited papers, wrappers, a cup, bottles, and other debris. Landlord protested and...
DOB issued violation notices to landlord for illegal alterations, occupancy in excess of that allowed by the Certificate of Occupancy, and work without a permit. DOB claimed that landlord had converted a legal two-...
DOB issued four violation notices to landlord, all involving a tenant’s use of an apartment for transient occupancy. At a hearing, landlord’s agent testified that he knew that the tenant was illegally...
