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DOB violations compound quickly — a Class 1 unanswered becomes a stop-work in days.
NYC DOB · real-time
DOB · Detection engine
NYC DOB violation monitoring, before the fine.
The backbone of NYC construction compliance. Run a DOB violation lookup on any address, then keep monitoring it forever — every permit, every inspection, every new DOB violation as it lands.
Live scan
Every few minutes
183K+
2024 volume
~15 min
Alert latency
app.violationwatch.nyc
The problem
Why DOB monitoring is hard to do manually.
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BIS and DOB NOW each hold only part of the picture. Missing one means missing real risk.
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Expediters charge $400+ to search, and they only search when asked.
What we detect
Every signal our engine surfaces for DOB.
Our detection engine fuses filings, inspection outcomes, complaint routing, and derivative signals into one feed. Public records are one input among many — never the ceiling.
- Violations (Class 1–3) issued at BIN level
- Stop-work orders (full and partial)
- Open complaints awaiting inspection
- Permit applications (new, renewal, expired)
- Certificate of occupancy changes
- Inspection results (passed / failed / rescheduled)
- FISP / facade filings (Local Law 11)
- Elevator inspection outcomes
183K+
DOB violations issued citywide in 2024
ViolationWatch detects every one of them
Classes & fines
Know the severity before it knows you.
DOB violations escalate in tiers. Every alert we send includes class, fine exposure, cure window, and the exact source record — no digging required.
Severity
Class & description
Our handling
CRITICAL
Class 1 — Immediately hazardous
Must be corrected at once. Escalates to stop-work if ignored.
Instant alert · routed
WARN
Class 2 — Major
Significant hazard. Must be corrected within a set window.
Instant alert · routed
INFO
Class 3 — Lesser
Non-hazardous but must still be certified corrected.
Instant alert · routed
Typical fine range · $250 – $25,000+
Check a specific address →The workflow
How DOB monitoring works for your buildings.
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Add a building by address
Paste any NYC address. Our engine auto-resolves to BIN & BBL, backfills prior DOB history, and flags every open item on day one.
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Our engine monitors 24/7
Signal fusion across every DOB source runs continuously. New filings, inspection outcomes, and derivative indicators are caught within minutes.
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Alerts route to the right people
Email, WhatsApp, Slack, SMS — per-building and per-severity. Your super sees heat complaints; your counsel sees Class 1s and OATH dates.
Address-level search
Run a DOB violation lookup on any NYC address — then monitor it forever.
A one-time NYC DOB violation search by address tells you what is open today. What it does not tell you is what arrives tomorrow. ViolationWatch starts with a full DOB violation lookup at the BIN level, then continues running that NYC DOB violation lookup every few minutes — every new filing, every status change, every escalation.
You also get the rest of the picture in the same view: open DOB complaints (the NYC DOB complaint lookup most owners forget to run), permit history, stop-work orders, and FISP filings. One address, every signal, indexed and searchable from day one.
Common questions
How do I run a DOB violation lookup by address?
Paste any NYC street address into the free lookup tool. The detection engine resolves it to a BIN and pulls every open and historical DOB violation, complaint, permit, and stop-work order tied to that building. No signup required for the first search.
Can I run a NYC DOB violation search by address for free?
Yes. The free address tool runs a one-time DOB violation search across BIS and DOB NOW with no account. To turn that one-off lookup into ongoing monitoring (so you catch every new DOB violation as it is filed), you start a 7-day free trial.
What is the difference between a DOB violation lookup and a DOB complaint lookup?
A NYC DOB complaint lookup shows reports filed against the building (often 311-routed, awaiting inspection). A DOB violation lookup shows the formal findings issued by an inspector. Catching the complaint at lookup time gives you a head start before it converts into a violation.
Does ViolationWatch help with DOB violations removal?
We surface every open DOB violation, the cure path, the deadline, and the exact source record. For the actual cure work — re-inspections, AEU filings, dismissal motions — we route you to vetted partners on the violation removal page.
Related monitoring
Every NYC agency. One signal feed.
HPD
Housing Preservation & Development
Class A / B / C · heat season
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ECB
Environmental Control Board
OATH hearings · fine mitigation
View coverage →
FDNY
Fire Department of New York
Fire code · C of F · vacates
View coverage →
311
City Service Complaints
Early warning · pre-violation
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Start monitoring DOB today.
Seven-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Setup in under a minute. Cover one building or a whole portfolio — same engine, same speed.