What we handle
Violations we clear.
- Records review: every open DOB violation and OATH summons on the property, explained in plain English
- DOB violations and OATH summonses, including those originally issued as ECB violations
- Certificates of Correction filed with DOB’s Administrative Enforcement Unit
- Permits and sign-offs a correction depends on, such as work done without a permit
- DOT, HPD and DEP violations on the same property
- Violations blocking a closing, refinance, new filing or Certificate of Occupancy
How it works
From open violation to resolved.
Pull the records
We search the property’s DOB and OATH records and list every open item, with what it means and what it’s holding up.
Plan each item
Some violations only need proof that the condition was fixed. Others need permits, inspections, a hearing or penalties paid first. We map the route for each one.
Correct and file
We coordinate the fix with your contractor or design professional and prepare the filings DOB requires.
Follow it through
We track each filing until the record shows it resolved, and respond if DOB raises objections.
Good to know
How NYC violations actually close.
- Paying the penalty usually isn’t enough. Unless a summons is dismissed at a hearing, DOB generally requires a Certificate of Correction showing the condition was fixed.
- Some summonses carry a cure date. Correcting the condition and getting the Certificate of Correction approved by that date can mean no penalty at all.
- Missing an OATH hearing is costly. A default generally means a penalty several times the standard amount.
- Work without a permit typically needs the right permits, and any DOB civil penalties paid or waived, before the correction can be approved.
Questions
Frequently asked.
How long does it take to remove a DOB violation?
It depends on the violation. A condition that’s already fixed and only needs proof can move relatively quickly; items that need permits, inspections or a hearing take longer. After reviewing the records we’ll give you a realistic picture for your property.
Can you tell me what’s open on my property?
Yes. That’s the first step. Send us the address and we’ll review the DOB and OATH records and walk you through what we find.
Will paying the fine clear the violation?
Usually not on its own. DOB generally requires a Certificate of Correction certifying the condition was corrected, unless the summons was dismissed at a hearing.
I’m selling or refinancing. Can you help quickly?
Tell us the deadline when you call. We’ll identify which violations matter for the transaction and focus on those first.
General information about New York City procedures, reviewed November 2026. Rules and penalties change, and every property is different, so this isn’t legal advice. Call us about your specific situation.