NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Residence Illegally Converted from Two-Family to Four-Family

March 13, 2013    

DOB issued violation notices to landlord for illegally converting or maintaining a two-family residence into a four-family residence by altering the cellar and first floor to create two additional Class "A...

Landlord Improperly Stored Wood Behind Building

March 13, 2013    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for unsafe storage of combustible materials and equipment. DOB's inspector observed wooden planks and plywood stored at the rear yard of the building. Landlord claimed...

Landlord Gets Additional Penalties

February 11, 2013    

DOB issued three violation notices to landlord for failing to comply with prior notices  to correct the illegal creation of a basement apartment. In the prior notices, DOB found that landlord performed work...

Landlord Didn't Make Reasonable Efforts to Keep Premises Clean

February 11, 2013    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty area in front of his building. The DOS inspector saw a large accumulation of scattered cups, napkins, paper, and wrappers at the front and side of the...

Driver Fined for Removing Recyclables

February 11, 2013    

DOS issued a violation notice to a driver for the unauthorized removal of recyclable material in his truck. The DOS inspector saw the driver remove an air conditioner and water cooler placed out for collection in...

Landlord Didn't Post Inspection Records

February 11, 2013    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord on March 16, 2012, for failing to post records of monthly inspections of its sprinkler system and failing to provide a certificate of fitness for a person...

Landlord's Incapacity Doesn't Excuse Violations

February 11, 2013    

DOS issued 24 violations to landlord between August 2007 and May 2010 for failing to separate recyclables from other trash, improper storage of receptacles, failing to keep the sidewalk in front of her building clean...

No Proof of Daily Cleaning

January 14, 2013    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty area in front of his building. The DOS inspector noted a large accumulation of scattered napkins, pieces of paper, tissues, and wrappers in the driveway....

Landlord Didn't Maintain Fire Alarm

January 14, 2013    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to maintain the fire alarm at a one-family dwelling. On two occasions, the fire alarm went off unnecessarily. Landlord claimed that he called the...

Mattress Removed from Convertible Sofa

January 14, 2013    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for improper disposal of bedding. The DOS inspector saw a mattress, not placed in a securely sealed bag, left out for collection. Landlord's grandson testified that on...

Illegal Apartment Added to Cellar of One-Family Dwelling

January 14, 2013    

DOB issued two violation notices to landlord for work without a permit and illegal alterations to a one-family dwelling. DOB's inspector saw partition walls for two rooms, a bathroom, and a gas line for a stove....

Landlord Responsible for Condition Yielding Mosquitoes

January 14, 2013    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord after finding a large container next to his building that held standing water and organic material. DOHMH claimed that this condition was conducive to the breeding of...