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NYC DOB Violation Glossary Simplified

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NYCHA

New York City Housing Authority.

OATH*

OATH – The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. It is a special New York City court for tickets and summonses, not a criminal court.

Parapet wall*

In building terms, it is a low wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, or balcony, which helps stop people from falling and keeps loose pieces of the roof from falling onto the sidewalk or street.

Patio*

Patio – NYC regulations

Permit*

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Permit Application, Permit Expediting, Permit Renewal, Permit Withdrawal, Permit Status, Permit Pulling, Permit Fee, Building Permit, New Building Permit, Work Permit, Alteration Permit (ALT1/ALT2/ALT3), Electrical Permit, Boiler Permit, Plumbing Permit, Elevator Permit, Fence Permit, Demolition Permit.

Plumbing Violations*

Clearing a plumbing violation in NYC doesn’t have to be stressful—we will show you in simple steps how to fix the problem, get it inspected, and remove it quickly.

Property*

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Property record research (permits, violations, taxes)

PW1

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NYC DOB Plan/ work approval application.