Code: VECW (Elevator permit violation)
Description: (Violation Work Without Permit Elevator) is a DOB violation code used when elevator work was done without the required permit. It is different from the general term Work Without Permit because this code is specifically for elevator-related work.
Practical Meaning: For a homeowner or building owner, this means elevator work was done without DOB permit approval, and the issue must be corrected before it causes bigger enforcement problems. Check who did the work, whether permits were required, and whether an elevator professional or expeditor is needed to help clear it. There is a group of very similar codes. To avoid confusion, compare the related entries below: VECW → Violation: Work Without Permit (Elevator) VEW → Violation: Work Without Permit (Elevator). “VEW*” means the violation has been dismissed. VEWL → Violation: Work Without Permit (Elevator) with a lien VWL → Violation: Work Without Permit (Elevator) with a lien. “VWL*” means the violation has been dismissed.
Where You May See It: BIS, DOB violation record, elevator-related DOB notice, property compliance search, building sale or refinance review.
Why It Matters: This can delay property transactions, trigger enforcement, and lead to extra filing, permit, or correction costs before the violation can be resolved. Do not confuse this with VEW, VEWL, or VWL, which are closely related codes with different status or lien implications according to IQarius entries and DOB code listings.
Source: DOB Violation Code List