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NYC DOB Violation Glossary Simplified

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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..

Vacate order

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Vacate order – an official order requiring occupants to leave a building or area because it is unsafe to occupy.

Violation Class*

A violation Class tells you how serious the City thinks the violation is.

Violation Codes*

Violation codes and abbreviations used by NYC city agencies such as (DOB), (ECB), (HPD) for non-compliance with building, housing, safety, or environmental codes.

Violation*

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DOB violations, HPD violations, electrical, landmark, plumbing, sidewalk, or structural issues.

W/O Permit*

This violation occurs when construction or alteration work is performed without first obtaining the necessary permit from the DOB, which is a significant offense under NYC construction regulations.

X*

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Yy

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