DOS VIOLATIONS

Landlord Fined $100 for Uncovered Trash Cans

June 22, 2021    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after finding three uncovered trash cans exposing household waste likely to be scattered about. Landlord objected to the violation. He lived in the building and said he...

DOS Violation for Unsealed Mattress Dismissed

January 25, 2021    

(Decision submitted by Tony Subraj, Sr. Vice President of Zara Realty, for the owner.)

Landlord Failed to Keep Front Yard Free of Debris

August 24, 2020    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord when its inspector found a large accumulation of scattered bags, paper, and wrappers in the front yard of landlord's two-family building, visible from the public...

Landlord Didn't Prove Residents Left Unsecured Cardboard Outside

July 28, 2020    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving recyclable materials in front of its building. The inspector stated he found cardboard that wasn't properly tied, bound, and secured when placed out for...

Landlord Fined for Placing Cardboard Box Out for Trash Collection

May 26, 2020    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector found a cardboard box with a piece of Styrofoam inside placed out for collection in front of landlord's building. Landlord argued that his next-door...

Landlord Fined $100 for Uncovered Trash Can

May 26, 2020    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector found one plastic can uncovered, exposing household waste likely to spill on the sidewalk. Landlord argued that its porter cleaned the garbage can area...

ECB Revokes Violation for Discarded Refrigerator

March 23, 2020    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving a refrigerator out for trash collection without having it tagged by DOS as containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Landlord objected but was fined $100 by the ALJ....

Once-Daily Cleaning in Front of Building Insufficient

February 25, 2020    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to clean 18 inches into the street in front of his building. The DOS inspector testified at a hearing that he saw pieces of paper, wrappers, and ashtray contents...

Landlord Left Unsealed Mattress Out for Collection

October 22, 2019    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for improper disposal of bedding. Landlord claimed that the notice was unclear, but the ALJ found that it clearly stated that "one mattress not placed in a securely...

Landlord Fined $100 for Snow/Ice Condition in Front of Building

September 25, 2019    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for a snow/ice condition on the sidewalk in front of landlord's building. Landlord argued that she was away on the day of the snowstorm and didn't return until the...

Landlord Fined for Placing Open Cardboard Boxes Out for Collection

August 27, 2019    

DOS issued three violation notices to landlord for placing a cardboard box outside for trash collection. Despite landlord's objections, the ALJ fined landlord $300. Landlord appealed and lost. Cardboard items...

Landlord Responsible for Clearing Litter from Sidewalk

June 23, 2019    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord when an inspector found a large accumulation of pieces of paper and wrappers scattered in front of landlord's building at 8 a.m. one morning. Landlord argued that the MTA...