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NYC Building Violation Agencies: What Facility Managers And Business Owners Need To Know

Learn how NYC building violation agencies like DOB, FDNY, DEP and HPD work, what triggers violations, and how to build a repeatable compliance workflow...
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DOHMH Violations in NYC: Your Top 10 Questions Answered

DOHMH violations in NYC don’t always happen for the reasons people expect. You might think it’s all about pests or food safety, but hidden issues—like paperwork errors, missed inspections, or...

The 5 Worst Mistakes That Lead to DOHMH Fines (Even for Experienced Operators)

You’ve seen the grade. You’ve paid the fine. You’ve appealed the violation—and still lost. Here’s the part no one tells you: most DOHMH fines don’t come from rats...

Manual DOHMH Tracking vs. ViolationWatch: Which One Actually Keeps You Safer?

Missing a DOHMH violation isn’t a minor slip. It can shut down your operation, cost you thousands, or send your property into legal limbo. The New York City Department of Health and Mental...

How to Prepare Your NYC Business for a Surprise DOHMH Inspection

You think your business is ready. But one unannounced visit from the Department of Health—and suddenly, the floors look dirtier, your logs seem incomplete, and someone’s wearing gloves incorrectly...

7 Common DOHMH Violations That NYC Food Businesses Get Fined For (And How to Avoid Them)

You can pass a surprise inspection and still rack up fines six weeks later. Not because you stopped cleaning—but because the rules are more layered than they look. DOHMH violations in NYC don’t always...

From Notice to Court Date: What Happens When You Get a DOHMH Violation in NYC

You don’t need to break a major law to end up in front of a judge. Sometimes, all it takes is a missed inspection, a pest sighting, or a forgotten record—and boom. The NYC Department of Health and...