What is a DOB-ECB Violation?
A DOB-ECB violation is an infraction issued by a DOB inspector in conjunction with an Environmental Control Board (ECB/OATH) hearing, and a possible fine. DOB-ECB violations are issued to a named respondent and associated with the property where the infraction occurred. The violation will also include a description, hearing date, class designation, and possible cure date.
DOB-ECB violations are issued with one of three class designations: Class 1 (Immediately Hazardous), Class 2 (Hazardous), and Class 3 (Minor).
Class 1 (Immediately Hazardous)
Class 1 violations lacking a correction may be issued an additional penalty in the form of an AEUHAZ1. This carries a $5000 fine (in addition to any penalties assessed by ECB) and is typically issued 75-90 days after the violation issue date. Violations with an accepted Certificate of Correction on file will avoid this enhanced penalty, regardless of fine status.
For immediately hazardous violations, a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than $25,000 may be imposed for each violation. In addition to such civil penalty, a separate additional penalty may be imposed of not more than $1,000 for each day that the violation is not corrected. The commissioner may by rule establish such specified daily penalties.
Class 2 (Hazardous)
For major violations, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 may be imposed for each violation. In addition to such civil penalty, a separate additional penalty may be imposed of not more than $250 for each month that the violation is not corrected. The commissioner may by rule establish such specified monthly penalties.
Class 3 (Minor)
For lesser violations, a civil penalty of not more than $500 may be imposed for each violation.
Beginning December 15, 2025, all Certificate of Correction (COC) requests are required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety. COC requests that were submitted in DOB NOW: BIS Options before this launch will continue in BIS Options. COC requests still in pre-filing status on the launch date will be cancelled and will have to be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety.
Submit a COC Review Request
- Login to DOB NOW at nyc.gov/dobnow,
- Select the DOB NOW: Safety module and then Violations & Notices of Deficiency.
- From the Violations dashboard, select +Certificate of Correction Review Request and enterthe summons number.
- Complete all required sections, including