Landlord Didn't Properly Address Certificate of Correction

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for not maintaining an elevator. Landlord claimed that it mailed a certificate of correction to DOB within the stated time limit and so shouldn't be subject to a penalty. The ALJ ruled for landlord, even though landlord mistakenly addressed the certificate to ECB at DOB's address. DOB appealed. ECB ruled for DOB and fined landlord $180. City regulations require landlord to submit the certificate of correction to DOB so that it is received within 35 days after the violation notice is issued. DOB's records contained no proof that landlord's certificate of correction was received, and landlord admittedly didn't address the certificate to DOB.

Lenox Hill Development Corp.: ECB App. No. 32763 (4/26/00) [3-pg. doc.]