DOS VIOLATIONS

Fine Revoked for Landlord Who Made Reasonable Efforts to Clean

November 22, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for not keeping the area in front of her building clear of debris. DOS’s inspector cited papers, wrappers, a cup, bottles, and other debris. Landlord protested and...

Landlord Didn’t Clear Snow and Ice for 24 Hours

June 23, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to...

Sabbath Observance No Defense to Sanitation Violation

May 19, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of his building. The violation was issued on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. A snow storm had ended at...

No Proof Cardboard Mixed with Nonrecyclables Was Soiled

April 22, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for mixing recyclables placed out for collection with other trash. Landlord protested, but the hearing officer ruled against landlord and fined it $200. Landlord appealed and...

Landlord Fined for Uncovered Trash Cans

March 23, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for uncovered trash receptacles. The DOS inspector noted two uncovered plastic garbage cans that could spill trash onto the sidewalk. Landlord claimed that the lids were...

Cleaning in Front of Building Three Times per Week Insufficient

February 23, 2015    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty sidewalk in front of his building. Landlord claimed that he made reasonable efforts to clean but that there was an ongoing problem with a nearby restaurant...

Recyclables Placed Out for Collection in Wrong Type of Container

November 18, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing recyclables out for collection in an improper curbside container. Landlord objected, claiming that its long-term building super placed the glass and plastic...

Landlord Fined for Mixing Paper and Metal Recyclables

October 27, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for mixing metal and plastic recyclables with paper and cardboard in one bag for collection. Landlord denied the claim, but the ALJ ruled against her and fined landlord $25....

Sabbath Observance No Defense to Sanitation Violation

September 23, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty sidewalk in front of his building. Landlord claimed that the building was located in a highly trafficked area and that passersby from commercial buildings...

Landlord Fined for Failing to Post Recycling Notice

August 14, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to post a recycling notice in its apartment building. The building contained nine or more dwelling units, and the DOS inspector noted that no signs were posted in...

Landlord Fined for Unseparated Recyclables

July 14, 2014    

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for placing recyclables out for collection with non-recyclables. The DOS inspector stated that he saw more than five plastic bottles mixed in with household trash placed out...