DOH VIOLATIONS

Landlord Fined $300 for Active Signs of Rats Outside Building

September 28, 2022    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord based on findings of "active rat signs" in violations of NYC Health Code Section 151.02(a). The inspector observed fresh droppings in the backyard of landlord...

Tenant Fined $500 for Not Vaccinating Her Dog Against Rabies

August 25, 2022    

The Health Department issued a violation notice to tenant for harboring a dog that was at least four months old that hadn't been vaccinated against rabies. Tenant couldn't show that his adult Chihuahua dog...

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...

Landlord Took Sufficient Steps to Fight Rats on Neighboring Property

August 25, 2021    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for a Health Code violation based on rat infestation. At a hearing, landlord claimed that the building received monthly pest control service. There were rodent burrows...

Landlord Fined $300 for Vermin Harborage Conditions

June 22, 2021    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep a premises free of pests and conditions conducive to pests. The agency's inspector found rat burrows at the front of the building. Landlord argued...

Landlord Fined $300 for Rodent Infestation

July 28, 2020    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to eliminate a rodent infestation. DOH's inspector observed fresh mouse droppings and gnawed wood in one tenant's apartment. Landlord claimed that...

Landlord Fined $300 for Standing Water Condition on Driveway

July 28, 2020    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord of a two-family dwelling  for failure to keep a building premises free of standing water and conditions conducive to the breeding of harborage of mosquitoes. ...

Landlord Fined for Standing Water in Parking Lot

May 26, 2020    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector saw green standing water collected in puddles on the ground in the back yard of landlord's building complex. Landlord stated that the back yard...

Landlord Fined for Permitting Food Trash Spillover

March 23, 2020    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to manage waste to prevent pests. The inspector found uncovered garbage containers with food spillage outside. This would attract rodents. Landlord argued...

Landlord Fined for Evidence of Rats in Garbage Area

June 23, 2019    

DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to keep a premises free of pests. The inspector found active rat signs around the building. There were fresh droppings at the garbage storage area at the left...

Landlord Fined $300 for Leaving Open Waste at Side of Building

August 23, 2018    

The DOHMH issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving unsanitary garbage conditions at the exterior right side rear yard of its building, which consisted of exposed torn garbage bags, broken boxes, wood,...