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NYC DOB Violation Guides for Homeowners

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REBNY*

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Real Estate Board of New York.

Renovation*

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Any improvement, modification, or repair work done by a homeowner to their property. This includes changes to interiors, exteriors, structural elements, or systems requiring adherence to NYC building codes, permits, and possibly approvals from building management or authorities.

Residential*

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“Residential” describes the use or occupancy of a building or the type of zoning district.

Stop Work Order*

A Stop Work Order is one of the most serious DOB enforcement actions and can shut down your project until the issue is fixed.

Stucco*

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Installation Complexity & Common Failure Points.

Underpinning*

The process of strengthening weak foundation by excavating, supporting, and laying new, stronger footings under and around the week foundation.

Unpermitted*

Unpermiited work – Work done on a building without required DOB permits.

Unsafe building*

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An unsafe building is a legal emergency — the owner must secure or fix it immediately or the city can step in and do it, at the owner’s expense..