NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD

Interim Multiple Dwelling Was Lawful on Violation Date Despite No Residential C of O

April 24, 2023    

DOB issued eight violation notices to landlord based on illegally altering a building as a dwelling without a valid certificate of occupancy (C of O). At a hearing, DOB showed that a 1962 C of O authorized the...

DEP Mold Remediation Violation Improperly Issued

April 24, 2023    

DEP issued a violation notice to landlord for permitting mold remediation work to be performed at its residential building by an unlicensed person. Specifically, the violation notice was issued to the building's...

Landlord Didn't Securely Bundle Shelving Placed Out for Trash Collection

April 24, 2023    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving loose rubbish out for trash collection.  The DOS inspector reported that four shelves and drawers were left out for collection in front of landlord's...

Landlord Fined for Not Registering Boiler Landlord Claimed Was Inoperable

April 24, 2023    

DEP issued a violation notice to landlord for causing or permitting the use or operation of a boiler without first registering the boiler. At a hearing, landlord's  commercial tenant, who owned a dry...

Landlord Fined $120K for Adding Three Illegal Apartments to Two-Family Dwelling

April 24, 2023    

DOB issued six violation notices to landlord for illegal conversion of a two-family house. Each violation imposed daily penalties. DOB's inspector stated that he'd observed  two unauthorized Class "...

Landlord Fined $2,500 for Work Without Permit, No Proof Emergency Application Was Filed

September 28, 2022    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for performing work at a building without a permit. DOB's inspector observed a vacant, two-story building with the entrance door closed. But he saw a new extended sloped...

DOB Failed to Prove Reasonable Attempt Made at Personal Service on Landlord

September 28, 2022    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for having an altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy (C of O). Landlord argued at a hearing that the notice wasn't properly served....

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...

Landlord Fined $375 by FDNY for Not Painting Fire Escape

September 28, 2022    

The Fire Department issued a violation notice to landlord for failure to maintain a fire escape in good condition. FDNY's inspector described the fire escape as needing scaping and painting of all parts of the...

Landlord Fined $800 by DOB for Performing Electric Work Without a Permit

September 28, 2022    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for doing electrical work without a permit. DOB's inspector noted that he observed new electrical wiring and piping for lights in the building stairs and hallways of the...

Landlord Left Wooden Bedframe Pieces Out for Collection Unbundled

September 28, 2022    

The DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for leaving loose rubbish out for collection. The notice described five pieces of wood being left out for collection, without being securely bundled or tied, and likely...

Landlord Fined $2,500 for Tenant's Conversion of Apartment into SRO Units

August 25, 2022    

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord after its inspector found occupancy in a manner contrary to that allowed by DOB records. DOB's inspector had found that a fifth-floor apartment was created and occupied...