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Types of DOB Violations

Inspectors issue violations when property or construction doesn't comply with the Construction Codes, NYC Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws and rules. The following codes, within the violation number, help determine the type of DOB Violation:

Code Description
B Boiler
BDM Boiler
BMD Boiler
C Construction
E Elevator
EIT Elevator Safety Test
ES Electric Sign
LL5 Local Law 5 of 1973 (Fire Safety in Office Buildings)
LL5/73 Local Law 5 of 1973 (Fire Safety in Office Buildings)
LL10/80 Local Law 10 of 1980 (Façade: Borough Office)
LL10/81 Local Law 10 of 1981 (Elevator Safety Test)
LL16/84 Local Law 16 of 1984 (Fire Safety)
LL58 Local Law 58 of 1988 (penalties for work without a permit)
LL58/88 Local Law 58 of 1988 (penalties for work without a permit)
LL62/91 Local Law 62 of 1991 (Boiler)
NRF No Report Filed
1684NRF No Report Filed
LL11/98 Local Law 11 - 1998 (Façade)
MDV Multiple Dwelling Violation
P Plumbing
S Sign
UB Unsafe Building Violation
UB* Unsafe Building Violation dismissed
V DOB Violation
V* DOB Violation Dismissed
V% Precept issued for Unsafe Buildings Violation
VAC Vacate
VAC* Vacate Dismissed
VCLOS Order of Closure (padlock order)
V DOB Violation
VCLOS* Order of Closure (padlock order) Dismissed
VEWL Violation Work without Permit Elevator Lien
VWL Violation Work without Permit Elevator Lien
VWL* Violation Work without Permit Elevator Lien Dismissed
VECW Violation Work without Permit Elevator
VEW Violation Work without Permit Elevator
VEW* Violation Work without Permit Elevator Dismissed
VH Violation Hazardous
VH* Violation Hazardous Dismissed
VW Violation - Work Without a Permit
VWH Violation - Work Without a Permit Hazardous
VWH* Violation - Work Without a Permit Hazardous Dismissed
VPW Violation Pending - Work Without a Permit
VPW* Violation Pending - Work Without a Permit Dismissed
ZV Zoning Violation
ZV* Zoning Violation Dismissed
UB% Precept issued for Unsafe Buildings Violation

Note: * next to violation means Dismissed.

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