NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Landlord Fined for Rodent Droppings In Front of Building

January 25, 2022    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord based on active rat signs, specifically fresh droppings, found at the front of the building. Landlord claimed the violation was untimely served and asked the ALJ to dismiss...

Tenant Who Violated COVID Quarantine Order Fined $1,000

January 25, 2022    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to tenant for failing to comply with a Commissioner's order of a travel advisory that required quarantine. The Jan. 4, 2021, order required tenant to quarantine until Jan. 26, 2021...

Mitigated Penalty for Missing Sprinkler Certification Due to COVID-Caused Delays

January 25, 2022    

The FDNY issued a violation notice to landlord for failure to conduct a required test or inspection of a residential sprinkler system. The notice required landlord to schedule a performance flow test of the sprinkler...

Landlord Didn't Maintain Walls Safely and Didn't Prove It Couldn't Stop Harmful Work Next Door

November 22, 2021    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to maintain building walls or appurtenances. DOB stated there was a dangerous condition by virtue of wide shifting cracks and spalling bricks. Landlord argued...

Landlord Fined $64,000 for Unlawful Conversion of One-Family Home to SRO Units

November 22, 2021    

DOB issued eight violation notices to landlord for unlawfully converting a one-family dwelling into a dwelling for nine families. DOB sought per-day penalties for the violations. The notices described various rooms...

DOB Made Sufficient Effort to Serve Violation Notice Personally

November 22, 2021    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to maintain an elevator in safe condition. DOB's inspector found the elevator to be inoperative, and identified the finding as a recurring condition. At a...

Individual Who Still Got Property Tax Bills Was Properly Named Owner in Violation Notice

November 22, 2021    

DOB issued two violation notices to landlord, for failing to comply with the governor's executive orders and stopping all work and for work without a permit. Despite a halt on work during part of 2020, DOB's...

Landlord Didn't Correct Condition Until After Initial Hearing Date

November 22, 2021    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for performing work without a permit. DOB's inspector stated that a garage door was removed and replaced with concrete and bricks, and two residential windows were...

Landlord Fined $600 for Not Conducting Sprinkler Inspection and Testing

September 28, 2021    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to conduct required inspection or testing of the building's residential sprinkler system. Landlord stated that she didn't know that FDNY...

Duplicative Summons for Same Condition Was Revoked

September 28, 2021    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for improper disposal of bedding after its inspector observed a mattress not placed in a securely sealed bag, out for collection. Landlord admitted the violation but...

Landlord Fined $100 for Improper Disposal of Bedding

September 28, 2021    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for improper disposal of bedding. Its inspector observed a box spring not placed in a securely sealed bag, left out for DOS collection. Landlord argued that neither he...

Contractor Fined $5,000 for Not Conspicuously Posting Post-COVID Safety Plan

August 25, 2021    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord's contractor for performing nonessential construction work during the COVID-19 pandemic in violation of the NYC Mayor's Emergency Executive Order (EEO) 120 and...