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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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HPD Violations In NYC: Complete Landlord’s Guide

HPD violations hit harder than most expect. One notice can escalate into penalties, repair orders, and mounting legal trouble before you’ve had a chance to react. The real problem? Most people don’t...

Top 7 DOB Violations That Cost NYC Landlords The Most

Some NYC building violations drain money faster than others. A single notice can trigger thousands in fines, slow rental income, and spark headaches that last months. The truth? Most penalties trace...

How To Look Up NYC ECB Violations Online: A Step-by-Step Process

City violations don’t wait. They pile up. They trigger fines. They threaten compliance. And yet, most property professionals still waste hours—or worse, miss violations entirely—because they don’t...

How To Handle A Stop Work Order In NYC (Step-by-Step Guide)

A stop work order in NYC shuts everything down—fast. Projects freeze. Deadlines vanish. Costs rise by the hour. Many assume the process of lifting one is confusing or slow. It doesn’t have to be. When...

NYC DOB Violations Explained: Classes A, B & C With Examples

Some violations barely slow you down. Others shut entire projects overnight. The difference? How the NYC Department of Buildings classifies them. Confusion over Classes A, B, and C leads to missed...

The DOHMH Violation Survival Toolkit for NYC Business Owners

You’ve heard the line: “Inspections are luck; fines are a cost of doing business.” What if that belief keeps the hits coming? What if most DOHMH violations start as preventable patterns—and you can...