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3 Hidden Costs of Manual Violation Tracking (and How to Avoid Them)

Manual violation tracking looks simple on paper—check some portals, update a spreadsheet, send an email. But what’s it really costing you? The answer isn’t always obvious. It shows up...
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The Ultimate Collection of Resources to Understand Construction Site Violations

Every delay costs money. Every violation risks more than a stop-work order. Yet most people still scramble after the fact—Googling acronyms, guessing what triggered the fine, and pulling together...

How to Look Up 311 Complaints? A Help Guide for Everyone

By the time a complaint gets flagged on your radar, the damage may already be done. Angry tenants, unexpected inspections, potential fines—most people don’t realize that 311 complaints are public and...

How to Stay Ahead of HPD Compliance in NYC – The Ultimate Guide

Every building has a story. But in New York City, violations tell it louder than the bricks. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) doesn’t wait for excuses. One late...

The Ultimate Collection of Resources to Understand DEP Alerts

DEP alerts aren’t optional reading. They can freeze your project, stall your permits, spike your insurance, or trigger thousands in fines. But here’s the catch—most people don’t know where to look...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Resolving DOB Violations

The violation isn’t the worst part. It’s the ripple effect. Work stalls. Tenants get anxious. Fines grow. Inspectors don’t forget. Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking—and so do the penalties. Here’s...

How Long Does A Landlord Have To Fix Something in NYC

Some repairs can wait. Others can’t. And in NYC? The clock’s already ticking the moment a tenant files a complaint. Let this slip, and it snowballs—complaints turn into violations, violations into...