Resolve Building Violations NYC — Fast, Reliable, and Fully Automated Alerts
Unresolved building violations can halt projects, delay closings, or trigger HPD and DOB fines that quickly spiral into thousands of dollars.
With ViolationWatch, you don’t just find violations — you resolve them faster by getting instant notifications, seeing full violation histories, and coordinating fixes before deadlines pass.
Why Resolving Building Violations Early Matters
Every day you delay a correction, penalties increase and compliance risks rise.
Whether it’s an HPD Class C violation, a DOB safety infraction, or a 311 complaint, the key to avoiding fines is simple:
Know about violations immediately — and act fast.
ViolationWatch helps you do exactly that with real-time tracking and alerts from every NYC agency:
DOB (Department of Buildings)
HPD (Housing Preservation & Development)
FDNY (Fire Department)
DOT (Transportation)
DOHMH (Health)
311 Complaints
Manual Tracking vs. Building Violation Alerts NYC
Manually checking DOB, HPD, FDNY and 311 takes hours and misses updates. Without building violation alerts NYC, you can learn about a violation only after fines start. ViolationWatch unifies every NYC source so you see all building violations in one place—fast.
Stop Searching—Automate Building Violation Alerts NYC
No one has time to refresh DOB, HPD and 311 portals daily. ViolationWatch automates building violation alerts in NYC, scanning all major databases and sending real-time WhatsApp & email notifications the moment something changes.
Why Real-Time Building Violation Alerts NYC Matter
City systems update on different schedules and don’t notify you. By the time you check, a DOB or HPD issue may already be accruing penalties. Our platform provides real-time building violation alerts NYC, so you never miss a critical update.
How ViolationWatch Works
ViolationWatch keeps you informed, compliant, and ahead of costly violations.
Who It’s For
🏢 NYC Property Managers & Landlords
Stay on top of DOB, HPD, and FDNY violations across multiple buildings. ViolationWatch helps you manage risk, protect tenants, and avoid costly surprises.
🧱 Construction Companies & General Contractors
Avoid jobsite shutdowns and stop work orders. Get notified the moment a 311 complaint or DOB violation is filed—before inspectors show up on-site.
Alerts available in 🇺🇸 English and 🇪🇸 Spanish.
🏘️ Real Estate Investors & Developers
Protect your portfolio from hidden compliance risks. Our platform delivers real-time alerts so you can act quickly and preserve asset value.
⚖️ Legal & Compliance Teams
Streamline property compliance workflows. Track violations from all major NYC agencies in one place and support faster resolution for your clients.
IF YOU OWN OR MANAGE PROPERTY IN NYC, VIOLATIONWATCH IS FOR YOU
Gain peace of mind with real-time alerts for DOB, HPD, FDNY, ECB and 311 violations—keeping you informed, compliant, and protected from costly penalties.
Pricing Plans
Start with a Free Trial – No Credit Card Required!
Free Trial
$0/ month
- 1 Location Included
- Limited to 311 Violations Only
- Delayed Notifications (48-hour alert delay)
- Single Contact for Notifications
- Access to Original Violation Documents
Per Address Plan
$9.99/ per address a month
- Unlimited Violation & Compliance Tracking
- Instant Alerts via WhatsApp & Email
- Real Time Monitoring Powered by AI
- Access to All Original Violation Records
- Multi-Location Monitoring in a Single Dashboard
- Multiple Contact Notifications for Teams
- Stay Ahead, Prevent Fines, and Maintain Compliance Effortlessly
Only pay for what you need. Simple, transparent pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the process of identifying open violations from DOB, HPD, FDNY, DOT, DOHMH, or 311 and completing the required corrections, filings, and inspections to close them.
Start by looking up your address to list every open item, then prioritize deadlines (e.g., HPD Class C within 24 hours). Use ViolationWatch to track status and get real-time alerts as records change.
👉 Check your property: https://lookup.violationwatch.nyc/lookup
Most commonly DOB (construction/safety), HPD (housing code), FDNY (fire safety), plus DOT/DOHMH and 311 complaints that escalate to violations.
Identify the violation code, hire the proper licensed professional (expediter/PE/RA), submit corrective filings, schedule re-inspection, and verify closure. ViolationWatch notifies you when statuses flip to “closed.”
Correct the underlying condition, upload proof if required, and request HPD re-inspection. For Class C, act within 24 hours to avoid emergency repairs and additional fines.
We’re not a contractor or law firm. We help you find, track, and monitor violations across all agencies, send instant alerts, and keep a clean audit trail so you (or your pros) can resolve them faster.
Simple administrative issues may close in days; work-related violations can take weeks. Real-time monitoring helps you catch reschedules, missing documents, or new complaints that could delay closure.
Yes. Open DOB/HPD violations can stall sales, refinances, and CO/Letter of No Objection requests. Proactive monitoring shortens the path to “clear to close.”
Yes—add unlimited properties, route alerts to teammates, export history, and track closure progress from one dashboard.
Yes. Run free lookups anytime. Enable portfolio-wide monitoring and alerts when you’re ready.
👉 Start alerts: https://app.violationwatch.nyc/register
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