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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

Precept*

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PPrecept – court-ordered demolition/repair

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… Read More »Renovation*

SRO*

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A room rented under NYC’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) rules.

Stop Work Order*

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

Unpermitted*

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

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*

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A plain-English guide to NYC property violations from DOB, HPD, and other city agencies.

W/O Permit*

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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… Read More »W/O Permit*