Code: Dismissal Request (HPD violation clearance step)
Description: (HPD Dismissal Request for Housing Maintenance Code Violations) is a request you file with HPD to send an inspector to verify that old housing violations were corrected so they can be cleared from the record. It is different from a DOB Violation Dismissal Request, which deals with DOB or Unsafe Building violations, and from asking OATH to dismiss a summons.
Practical Meaning: If you miss the normal deadline to certify correction of HPD violations, you usually must file a Dismissal Request, pay the required fee, and let HPD inspect the apartment or building so they can close the violations. As an owner, this is an extra step on top of doing the repairs, so you should finish the work and make sure all affected apartments are ready before HPD comes.
Where You May See It: You may see “Dismissal Request” mentioned on HPD violation notices, in HPD Code Enforcement Borough Office forms, or on HPD and NYC 311 web pages explaining how to remove open housing violations after the original correction deadline. Managing agents, compliance consultants, or attorneys may also refer to an “HPD Dismissal Request” when they talk about clearing older HPD violations that cannot be closed by simple online certification.
Why It Matters: Old HPD violations that are not cleared through a Dismissal Request can stay on the building record, lead to extra fees, and make it harder to refinance, sell, or keep the property out of enforcement programs like AEP. Using the Dismissal Request process correctly helps prove that repairs were done, reduces the risk of future penalties, and keeps your HPD record cleaner for tenants, banks, and potential buyers.