How to Remove a Violation
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These are the how-to articles for a Department of Buildings violation or an ECB summons. S & M Expediting researches the notice, files the certificate of correction, and follows the filing. A licensed professional does the corrective work. Call 718-833-2333.
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How To Get A Construction Permit In NYC
When Do You Need a Construction Permit for Your Apartment or House?
How to Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy in New York City
How to Convert Your Basement into a Rental Unit (Or Legalize an Existing Basement Rental)
Basement Conversions: What permits do I need?
What You Need to Know About Adding a Bathroom in New York City
Do I Need a Permit for Signs in New York?
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By violation type
The Department prints a letter code in the violation number. Each code below has its own article. The full code list is also on the Violations page.
B
C
E
LL
LL5, LL5/73
Local Law 5 of 1973, office fire safety
LL10/80
Local Law 10 of 1980, facade
LL10/81
Local Law 10 of 1981, elevator safety test
LL16/84
Local Law 16 of 1984, fire safety
LL58, LL58/88
Local Law 58 of 1988, work without a permit
LL62/91
Local Law 62 of 1991, boiler
LL11/98
Local Law 11 of 1998, facade
Local Law 5 of 1973, office fire safety
LL10/80
Local Law 10 of 1980, facade
LL10/81
Local Law 10 of 1981, elevator safety test
LL16/84
Local Law 16 of 1984, fire safety
LL58, LL58/88
Local Law 58 of 1988, work without a permit
LL62/91
Local Law 62 of 1991, boiler
LL11/98
Local Law 11 of 1998, facade
N
M
P
S
U
V
V
General DOB violation
VAC
Vacate
VCLOS
Order of closure, padlock
VEWL, VWL
Elevator work without a permit, with a lien
VECW, VEW
Elevator work without a permit
VH
Hazardous
VW
Work without a permit
VWH
Hazardous work without a permit
VPW
Pending work without a permit
General DOB violation
VAC
Vacate
VCLOS
Order of closure, padlock
VEWL, VWL
Elevator work without a permit, with a lien
VECW, VEW
Elevator work without a permit
VH
Hazardous
VW
Work without a permit
VWH
Hazardous work without a permit
VPW
Pending work without a permit
Z
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