Code: Class 2 (Violation seriousness level)
Description: Class 2 is a medium‑level DOB violation class for hazardous conditions that are not “immediately hazardous” but still serious. It usually means you must correct the issue within a set time to avoid extra penalties or enforcement.
Practical Meaning: If you receive a Class 2 violation, you should plan repairs soon, hire the right professional, and track DOB deadlines so the violation does not escalate. Leaving a Class 2 open can still hurt your building profile and create legal or financial problems.
Where You May See It: DOB violation letters, OATH/ECB summons, BIS and DOB NOW records, emails from your architect or expediter, bank or buyer questions during closing.
Why It Matters: Class 2 violations may not be an emergency, but they still show important safety or code issues that DOB expects you to fix and certify. Do not confuse this with Class B HPD violations, which use a different class system and agency rules.
Source: What Class 2 violation means