NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Landlord Didn't Perform Regular Daily Cleaning

December 14, 2012    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty area in front of his building. The DOS inspector reported seeing a large accumulation of matted cigarette packs, cups, napkins, and other paper in the...

Fire Director Renewed Certificate of Fitness on Time

December 14, 2012    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to renew its certificate of fitness of the building's fire safety director. At a hearing, landlord's fire safety director stated that he...

Landlord Unable to Cure Illegal Alterations

December 14, 2012    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to comply with a prior vacate order of the cellar and third floors of a one-family dwelling. DOB had issued a prior violation to landlord for illegally converting...

Uncovered Trash Can Provides Food for Rodents

December 14, 2012    

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to manage waste to prevent pests. The agency's inspector reported unsanitary garbage conditions providing food for...

Landlord Exempt from Filing Local Law 11 Report

December 14, 2012    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to file an amended report to confirm the correction of unsafe building facade conditions described in the initial report he filed under Local Law 11 of...

Landlord Not Responsible for Neighbor's Improper Trash Placement

November 14, 2012    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing many 30-gallon plastic bags out on the sidewalk on a Sunday, which was a noncollection day. Trash collection on landlord's block was scheduled for Mondays and...

Landlord Replaced Boiler Without Permit

November 14, 2012    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for performing work without a permit after its inspector saw that a replacement boiler in the building had been installed without a work permit. Landlord claimed that the...

Landlord Fined $2,400 for Repeated Violations

November 14, 2012    

DOS issued 24 violation notices to landlord during a three-year period for placing recyclables out for collection with nonrecyclables, for failing to keep the sidewalk clean and clear of debris, for loose rubbish,...

Roof Deck Installed Without Permit

November 14, 2012    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for installing a roof deck without a permit. Landlord claimed that he was in the process of obtaining a permit and that his architect had filed plans with DOB. The ALJ ruled...

Gut Rehab Done Without Permit

November 14, 2012    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for performing work without a permit. DOB's inspector observed interior demolition work, described as a "full gut rehab." Landlord denied that she was doing any...