18 articles tagged with “DOB”
A stop work order just shut down your construction project. Every day it stays active costs you money in idle contractors, delayed timelines, and compounding fines. Here is how to get it lifted as fast as possible.
A DOB inspector is heading to your property. Whether it was triggered by a 311 complaint, a permit milestone, or a random audit, here is exactly what to have ready, what they will look for, and how to handle whatever they find.
Unpermitted work is the most common DOB violation in New York City. Here's what happens when the DOB discovers it, what the fines look like, and the step-by-step retroactive legalization process.
Most resources say 'it depends.' We give you the actual timelines — by violation class, by borough office, and by filing method — so you can plan accordingly.
Straight answers to the 25 most common questions about NYC building violations — from how to check your record to what happens if you sell with open items.
Astoria's pre-war housing and LIC's new high-rises create distinct violation patterns. Here's what property owners in both neighborhoods need to know.
Williamsburg and Greenpoint's industrial-to-residential conversion wave created a unique set of compliance challenges. Here's what property owners in these neighborhoods face.
A Class 1 violation is the most severe infraction the NYC Department of Buildings can issue. It means an immediately hazardous condition exists on your property and you have zero grace period to begin correcting it. Here is exactly what triggers one, what happens next, and how to resolve it.
An Upper West Side co-op was facing insurance premium increases due to unresolved FISP and elevator violations. Here's how ClerkSide resolved all 5 violations in 45 days.
A Park Slope brownstone owner needed to refinance — but a title search revealed 12 open violations across DOB and HPD. Here's how ClerkSide cleared every one in 30 days.
A DOB inspector is coming to your property. Whether it's scheduled, complaint-driven, or random — here's what they look for, what to have ready, and how to handle the findings.
NYC building violation fines range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands — and they compound with daily interest once they default. Here's the complete penalty breakdown by agency and violation type for 2026.
A DOB Stop Work Order shuts down all construction activity on your property immediately. Every day it stays in place costs money — in contractor standby fees, project delays, and compounding fines. Here's how to get it lifted.
Clearing NYC building violations takes more than fixing the problem — it takes navigating DOB, HPD, OATH, and every agency in between. Here's what violation expediting actually costs, when you need it, and how the process works from audit to resolution.
Brooklyn's building stock is among the most varied in the city — and so are its compliance exposures. Here's what drives violations in each neighborhood and how to resolve them efficiently.
Fixing the underlying condition is only half the job. Getting the violation closed on the city's records is the other half — and it's the part most owners get wrong. Here's how to do both.
A DOB violation left unresolved doesn't just sit there — it blocks permits, accumulates fines, and creates liability. Here's how the classification system works and exactly what you need to do to close each type.
NYC building violations come from a dozen different agencies — and most owners have no idea what's actually open on their property. Here's how to find everything in one place.