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NYC DOB

A B C D E F G I L M N O P R S U V W X Z

FISP*

Façade Inspection & Safety Program

Illegal conversion

Illegal conversion means changing a building into extra apartments or rooms without DOB approval. This can include a basement or attic apartment, or extra bedrooms added inside one legal apartment.

Incident*

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The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has shifted from using the term “accident” to “incident” in construction trades to better reflect the nature of events.

LMP*

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LMP = Licenced Master Plumber.

LOC*

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LOC = Letters of completion.

MDL

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This means the Multiple Dwelling Law.

Notice of Violation*

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It is an official document sent by a New York City agency to inform a property owner that something on their property might not follow local building or safety codes.

NYCHA

New York City Housing Authority.