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Introducing CityPay Integration: Get Real-Time NYC Fine Updates with ViolationWatch

City fines often appear before you even know they exist. One missed notice turns into hundreds in penalties — all because updates from city agencies arrive too late or get buried across portals. That...
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How to Clear Open HPD Violations in NYC (2025 Update)

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations pile up faster than most people expect. One open violation can stall permits, derail financing, or block a property sale. Leave them unresolved...

Most Common HPD Violations in NYC Rental Buildings

HPD violations stack up faster than most expect. A small repair delay or a missed inspection deadline? That’s all it takes for daily penalties to start draining cash flow. What many overlook is how...

HPD Inspections: What Inspectors Look for & How to Prepare

HPD inspections in NYC rarely come with a polite warning. One visit can reveal violations you didn’t know existed—triggering fines, hearings, or worse. The truth? Many property owners assume they’ll...

FDNY Inspection Process: Cure Desk, Permits & Compliance Tips

FDNY inspections often catch property teams off guard. A single missed step can lead to stop-work orders, expensive fines, or stalled permits. Yet most people only focus on passing the inspection...

DOB Fines In NYC: What Landlords & Contractors Must Know In 2025

One small oversight. That’s all it takes for NYC’s Department of Buildings (DOB) to issue fines that snowball fast—costing thousands, halting projects, and triggering legal headaches. Most landlords...

How To Look Up DOB Violations For Any NYC Property

Why do so many property owners get blindsided by NYC building violations? They assume a mailed notice will give them enough time to react. It doesn’t. By the time that letter arrives, deadlines are...