Received a DOB violation in Bronx, NY? Class 1 violations carry a minimum $1,500 civil penalty and require prompt action. AAA NY Contracting Corp responds the same day and can begin the correction process after assessing the violation.
DOB violations aren’t all the same, and the class determines both the fine and the clock you’re on.
Class 1 (Immediately Hazardous): $1,500 base fine, 30-day cure period. DOB issues these for conditions it considers an immediate risk: unstable facade elements, exposed electrical, structural failure.
Class 2 (Major): 60-day cure period, lower base fine than Class 1 but still requires a filed correction.
Class 3 (Lesser): Standard notice, the longest runway of the three, but it still sits on your BIS record until you clear it.
Stop-Work Order (SWO): All construction on the site halts immediately. The underlying violation has to clear before DOB lifts the order, and every idle day adds carrying costs with no work happening.
ECB Violation: Runs parallel to the DOB violation itself, and OATH (the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings) adjudicates it, not DOB directly. That’s a separate hearing process with its own fine schedule.
Vacate Order: Partial or full, and it requires emergency treatment. A partial vacate affects specific units or floors; a full vacate empties the entire building until DOB signs off.
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It depends on the class and how long it sits unresolved.
Violation | Fine |
Class 1 | $1,500 minimum |
Class 2 | $800 minimum |
Class 3 | Lesser fine, standard notice |
OATH Default Judgment | Up to $25,000, plus 9% annual interest |
That default judgment number is the one most property owners don’t see coming. If a violation goes to an OATH hearing and nobody shows up or responds, the judgment can run as high as $25,000, with 9% interest accruing annually on top of it.
Leaving a violation unresolved can lead to additional penalties, higher repair costs, and delays if you’re refinancing or selling the property.
Clearing a DOB violation isn’t just fixing the underlying condition. It’s proving to DOB that you fixed it, in the exact format the department requires. Here’s how we take a violation from open to closed.
The overall timeline depends on the type of violation, inspection scheduling, site access, and any additional DOB requirements.
Every violation type has its own cure path and its own paperwork. Here’s what we see most often across the Bronx.
Local Law 11 inspection cycles generate a large share of NYC facade violations. Cure scope ranges from spot repair to full scaffold-supported restoration.
NYC is in FISP Cycle 10. Sub-cycle 10A (block ending 4, 5, 6, or 9) must file by February 21, 2027. Sub-cycle 10B (block ending 0, 7, or 8) files by February 21, 2028. Unrepaired conditions can default to Unsafe once your window closes. We confirm your sub-cycle and filing status at no charge.
Painting violations clear fastest; structural fire escape issues take longer and may require engineering sign-off.
Runs on its own 75-day cure period under a separate code section.
DOB often classifies these as Class 1 given the fall-hazard risk. We prioritize them on our schedule accordingly.
This frequently causes a separate mold or interior-damage violation. Addressing both at once avoids a second cure cycle later.
Usually not without addressing it first. A sale may require violation clearance at or before closing. Buyers’ attorneys routinely flag open DOB violations during due diligence, and refinancing lenders typically won’t close with an open Class 1 violation on record.
If you’re mid-transaction and just found an open violation, the clock on your deal is often shorter than the clock DOB gave you. Call now rather than waiting for the closing date to force the issue.
Don’t let violations accumulate. Contact us at (914) 912-1067 for a same-day assessment in Bronx, NY, or fill out our emergency form below.
We complete the required work, file a Certificate of Correction (AEU2) in DOB NOW, and DOB inspects and confirms the correction. We handle all three steps.
Most straightforward violations, like a fire escape repaint or a minor facade repair, clear in 2 to 4 weeks. More involved cases, like structural work or scaffold-supported repairs, can run 6 to 10 weeks depending on DOB's inspection schedule. We confirm your specific timeline at the site visit.
30 days from issuance. Class 2 carries a 60-day cure period.
It's the filing that tells DOB the violation condition is corrected and ready for inspection. We file it in DOB NOW before scheduling an inspection.
Yes. We file the Certificate of Correction and manage the process through final inspection and BIS clearance.
All construction halts until the underlying violation clears. We prioritize SWO cases because every idle day carries real cost.
No. Once DOB confirms the correction, your BIS record updates to reflect the violation as closed.
It's possible but often complicated. Buyers and their attorneys frequently require clearance before or at closing, and clearing it in advance avoids last-minute delays or price renegotiation.
A New York general contractor with twenty years of permits pulled and violations cleared across all five boroughs. We’re the firm you call when you need the paperwork done right and the construction held to a higher standard.
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