Schedule your free 15-minute consultation about resolving an NYC DOB violation to see whether this call is right for your situation and what your next steps may be.
Received an NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) violation or notice and not sure what it means or where to begin? This free 15-minute call provides plain-English information to help you understand the notice and consider practical next steps.
On this page, you can learn what to expect from the call, who the consultation is for, and how to choose a time. The call is private, simple to schedule, and focused on your questions about an NYC DOB-related issue.
This is a free, no-pressure informational consultation. It is designed to help you understand the notice, find useful City information, and decide whether you may need to contact DOB or a qualified licensed professional.
What you can expect
During your free 15-minute call, you can:
- Share your DOB violation or summons number, a DOB notice, or a clear photo of the document, if available.
- Discuss the notice in plain English and identify relevant information in City records and official guidance.
- Ask general questions about possible next steps, including when it may be appropriate to contact DOB or a qualified professional, such as a contractor, expeditor, architect, engineer, or attorney.
- Ask general questions about deadlines, possible penalties, and why it is important to review the notice promptly.
Important: This call provides general educational information only. It is not legal, architectural, engineering, or licensed-expediting advice. It does not include permit filing, a Certificate of Correction filing, representation before OATH, or a guarantee that a violation will be removed, dismissed, or resolved.
Who this call is for
This free call is for NYC homeowners, landlords, and small property managers who have a DOB-related notice, violation, compliance question, or possible building-condition concern.
The call may not be suitable for an emergency, an issue already being handled by an attorney, a detailed architectural or engineering evaluation, permit filing, or representation before OATH.
Common concerns may include:
- Work without a permit: Interior renovations, decks, finished basements, or gas and electrical work.
- Failure to maintain: Unsafe building or sidewalk conditions, cracks, loose railings, water damage, or similar repair concerns.
- Boiler, elevator, or equipment issues: Missed inspections, expired registrations, or open defects.
- Façade or exterior-wall issues: FISP/Local Law 11-related matters for buildings that are subject to those requirements.
- Illegal occupancy or conversions: Possible extra dwelling units, cellar apartments, or rooming-house/SRO-style conditions.
If your issue is different, you may still schedule a call. Please bring the notice, summons, violation number, or other available information so we can discuss whether this free informational call is appropriate for your situation.
How to schedule your call
Booking takes about one minute:
- Enter your name, email address, and U.S. phone number in the booking form.
- Choose a date and time that works for you.
- Briefly describe your question or enter your DOB violation, summons, or complaint number, if you have one.
- If useful, attach a clear photo of the notice or of the condition. Please do not send sensitive personal information, such as a Social Security number, financial information, passwords, or government ID numbers.
You will receive a booking confirmation, and we will call you at the time you selected. This service is for genuine consultation requests. We may cancel a booking that contains clearly false information, spam, abusive content, or an inappropriate request.
