Compliance guides for NYC contractors - DOB violations, permit tracking, OATH hearings, and 311 monitoring.
The fastest guide to the NYC Department of Buildings for new contractors. BIS vs DOB NOW, how OATH and HPD fit in, and the 5 things to check before bidding any job.
A step-by-step 72-hour response playbook for contractors who just received an ECB summons, DOB Notice to Correct, or Stop Work Order. Decision tree and cost comparison.
An NYC Stop Work Order halts all construction immediately - fines start at $5,000. What triggers one, how to get it lifted, and the real cost of downtime.
Your NYC contractor license renewal involves 3 insurance policies, strict DOB formatting, and a 5-day processing lag. How to avoid the $130/permit renewal trap.
NYC contractors should check 5 different portals before signing a contract. The step-by-step process - and why most contractors skip it and regret it.
When someone calls 311 about your NYC jobsite, a DOB inspection follows within days. The timeline, what inspectors look for, and how to prepare.
48% of NYC ECB hearings end in default judgments - penalties up to $25,000, property liens, and blocked permits. How to vacate a default and what it costs.
NYC split its building records across DOB NOW and BIS. Violations, permits, and complaints live in different systems. Where to find what - and what falls through the cracks.
One lapsed insurance policy can auto-expire every active permit tied to your NYC contractor license. The cascade, the costs, and how to prevent it.
NYC DOB violations don’t expire. Open violations stay on your record indefinitely, block permits, and accrue penalties. What contractors need to know.
NYC DOB violation fines range from $2,500 to $25,000. Penalty schedule by violation type, default judgment costs, and how to reduce fines at OATH hearings.
NYC expired permits cost $130 per renewal plus $2,500–$10,000 in Class 1 fines. How permits expire, the violation cascade, and prevention steps.
48% of NYC OATH hearings end in default - penalties up to $25,000 plus interest. How to vacate a default judgment and what it costs contractors.
A single 311 call triggers a DOB inspection within 2-10 days. How the complaint pipeline works, inspection priority tiers, and what contractors can do.