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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...
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The Hidden Risks of Airbnb in NYC: How Building Violations Can Cost You Thousands

Short-term rentals look like easy money—until the violations start stacking up. A listing goes live. Bookings pour in. Rent checks roll through like clockwork. Then the letter shows up. Maybe it’s...

Every NYC Agency You Need to Track for Stop Work Orders

Stop Work Orders don’t come with a warning. They hit hard, then stall everything. One violation. One uninspected scaffold. One unfiled permit. That’s all it takes to shut down an entire job site or...

Here Are 9 Reasons to Avoid 311 Complaints in NYC

Think filing a 311 complaint will solve your building problem? It might feel like the right move, but it could cause more harm than good. Here’s what most people don’t realize: 311 isn’t...

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...