DOB Violations Type
The NYC Construction Codes require owners to build and maintain their properties in safe condition. Inspectors issue Environmental Control Board (ECB) Notices of Violation or Department of Buildings (DOB) Violations when property or construction doesn’t comply with the Construction Codes, NYC Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws and rules.
The following codes, within the violation number, help determine the type of DOB Violation:
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board Violations
An Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation is issued by the Department of Buildings when a property does not comply with a part of the New York City Construction Codes and or Zoning Resolution. These violations, referred to as ECB Violations, are returnable to the ECB. While all violations contain an order to correct the conditions cited, ECB violations carry an additional order to CERTIFY CORRECTION. Respondents may challenge their violation at a hearing before the ECB and may face penalties, if found in violation.
The most commonly issued violation is the ECB Notice of Violation. There are three classes of ECB violations:
- Class 1 (Immediately Hazardous)
- Class 2 (Major)
- Class 3 (Lesser)
To resolve an ECB Violation, you must:
- Correct the conditions cited on the violation and certify correction with the Department
- Admit guilt or attend a hearing at ECB to contest the violation
- Pay any applicable penalties
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Stop Order Violation
Full Stop Work Order
All work is prohibited, excluding remedial work required to make the site safe.
Partial Stop Work Order
A partial SWO does not stop all work on a site: certain work or work in a particular area is prohibited.
Violating a Stop Work Order
When the Department sees work against a SWO, violations carrying additional civil penalties may be issued.
First Offense $5,000
Subsequent Offenses $10,000
* The Department will not rescind a SWO until these civil penalties have been paid.