DOB issued several violation notices to landlord based on the illegal conversion of a two-family dwelling into a transient hostel with multiple rooms and beds. Among other things, violations were issued for failure...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for using an improper curbside container. The notice stated that plastic bottles had been placed out for collection in seven cardboard boxes that weren't designated for...
The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to renew its FDNY permit for a fuel oil tank at the building. This was a repeat violation. Landlord asked for dismissal of the violation because...
DOS issued a violation notice to an individual who was removing recyclables placed out for collection in front of landlord's building and placing them in his van. The DOS inspector testified that he saw the man...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to securely seal a mattress in a plastic bag before placing it out for collection. Landlord claimed that he didn't know this rule and should have received a...
DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector observed a barrel and other containers in the backyard of the building holding water. The DOHMH claimed that this created a condition conducive to...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for performing work without a permit based on an inspector's observation that a new hot water heater had been installed in the cellar. The inspector later testified that...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving plastic hangers out for collection in a recycling container designated for glass and plastic. Landlord claimed that passersby placed the hangers in its recycling...
DOB issued violation notices to landlord, its managing agent, and its elevator company contractor based on the elevator company's unlicensed operation. DOB charged landlord for failing to comply with a prior DOB...
DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing a mattress at curbside for removal without sealing it in a plastic bag. Landlord argued that he lived in the building, was out of town at the time, and didn't...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for placing a mattress at curbside for disposal without wrapping it in plastic. Tenant admitted that he had placed the mattress out, and the court granted his request to be...
DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for work without a permit. DOB's inspector observed construction of Sheetrock, gas, electrical, water, and waste line connections in the building basement. This was set...
