Open violations can create a problem during the potential sale of a building or when changing the Certificate of Occupancy (CO). Owners frequently call on Park Projects Consulting to clean their building profile for a pending sale—or to correct penalties incurred by tenants. In fact, most buildings in New York City have some sort of open violation at any given time.
While many violations are posted on the Buildings Information System (BIS), online research reveals an incomplete picture. Certain violations and liens require additional digging done by a NYC DOB BIS expeditor.
Some companies specialize in violations research. They’ve automated the process and charge a small fee to deliver a comprehensive list of open violations, including Stop Work Orders, liens, and civil penalties.