DOB & DOT Violation Removal in NYC
One team for every city violation on your property. We pull the record, do the corrective work, and take it all the way through to official dismissal — across all five boroughs and Westchester County.
If the city has issued a violation against your property, the clock is already running. Fines compound, ECB penalties turn into judgments, and an unresolved notice can freeze a sale or a refinance at the worst possible moment.
ECO World Construction Corp has been clearing NYC Department of Transportation and Department of Buildings violations for property owners, landlords, and managing agents since 2009. We are fully licensed and insured in New York State, we self-perform the corrective work, and we handle the paperwork end to end — you do not deal with the city at all.
- Licensed & insured in New York State
- Clearing city violations since 2009
- All 5 boroughs & Westchester County
- 500+
- Violations Cleared
- 24hr
- Emergency Response
- 5
- NYC Boroughs Served
- 15+
- Years Experience
Which Violation Do You Have?
New York City issues property violations through two separate departments. Pick the one on your notice — or call us and we will work it out from the record.
DOT Violations
NYC Department of Transportation
Everything in the public right-of-way outside your building line — the sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, roadway, and sidewalk sheds. DOT gives you roughly 45–75 days to make a compliant repair before penalties and city action begin.
DOB Violations
NYC Department of Buildings
The building itself and any construction on it — permits, structural conditions, façades, and Stop Work Orders. DOB penalties run through ECB/OATH hearings and can accrue daily until the condition is corrected and certified.
Not Sure Which One You Have?
Four things on the paperwork tell you immediately which agency you are dealing with.
| On the notice | DOT violation | DOB violation |
|---|---|---|
| Who issued it? | NYC Department of Transportation — often after a sidewalk inspection sweep or a 311 report. | NYC Department of Buildings — a DOB inspector, BEST Squad, or a 311 complaint follow-up. |
| What does it cite? | A defect in the sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, roadway, or a shed/scaffold permit. | Work without a permit, unsafe conditions, a failed inspection, façade (LL11), or failure to maintain. |
| Where does it show up? | The NYC DOT sidewalk violation record for your address. | DOB's Building Information System (BIS) — visible to buyers, lenders, and title companies. |
| How is it penalised? | A repair deadline first; then re-inspection fees, and the city can repair and bill you. | ECB/OATH civil penalties, often assessed per day, plus holds on future permits. |
What Waiting Actually Costs
Violations don't expire — they escalate. This is the same path for a DOT notice and a DOB notice alike.
- 1Day 1
Notice issued
$0 — for now
The clock starts the day the notice is served. This is the cheapest moment to act, and the only one where you have full control of the scope.
- 245–75 days
Correction window closes
$250 – $10,000
First penalties are assessed. DOT adds re-inspection fees; DOB fines can accrue daily until the condition is corrected and certified.
- 3~90 days
Default judgment
$3,000 – $25,000+
A missed ECB/OATH hearing becomes an automatic judgment against the property, and DOB can block permit applications on any future work.
- 46+ months
City steps in
$150–$200 / sq ft
The city hires its own contractor and bills you far above market rate. The balance becomes a lien on your title, and DOB can seal the building outright.
From Notice to Dismissal
The same four steps whichever agency issued your violation. You never have to deal with the city directly.
Free Violation Review
We pull your full record from the DOT portal or DOB BIS, inspect the property, and send a written scope with fixed pricing — usually within 24 hours.
Permits & Filings
We file everything the city needs, including retroactive permits and licensed-architect as-built drawings where work was never permitted.
Corrective Work
Our licensed crews perform the concrete, masonry, structural, or safety work to exact city specification — the first time, so it passes.
Re-Inspection & Dismissal
We schedule the re-inspection, represent you at the ECB/OATH hearing where one is required, and hand you the clearance documentation.
Where We Clear Violations
Local guides with area-specific deadlines, costs, and enforcement patterns.
New York City
NYC Violation Removal — Common Questions
What is the difference between a DOT and a DOB violation?
A DOT violation concerns the public right-of-way outside your building line — the sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, roadway, or a sidewalk shed permit. A DOB violation concerns the building itself and the construction work on it — permits, structural and unsafe conditions, façades under Local Law 11, failed inspections, and Stop Work Orders. They are separate agencies with separate deadlines and separate penalty systems, and a single property can carry both at the same time. We handle either, or both together.
How much does violation removal cost in NYC?
It depends entirely on the corrective work required. Small DOT sidewalk repairs of one to three flag panels typically run $700 to $1,500. Larger sidewalk work runs $4,800 to $10,000 or more. On the DOB side, minor work-without-permit legalisations run about $1,500 to $4,000, Stop Work Order resolution $2,500 to $8,000 or more, and Local Law 11 façade work $3,500 to $25,000 or more. Every estimate we give is written, itemised, and free.
How long does it take to clear a violation?
Most DOT sidewalk violations are resolved in 2 to 20 business days depending on job size. DOB violations take longer because of plan review and inspection scheduling — simple corrections clear in 2 to 4 weeks, while cases involving retroactive permits, Stop Work Orders, or façade work typically take 4 to 12 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline in writing before any work begins.
Can an open violation block my property sale or refinance?
Yes, and this is the most common reason owners call us urgently. DOB violations appear on the public Building Information System, and unpaid penalties can become judgment liens on the title. Title companies and lenders check both, and an open item can delay or kill a closing. Once resolved, the violation is marked as such in the city's system — which is what buyers and lenders see.
Do you handle ECB and OATH penalties and hearings?
Yes. Environmental Control Board violations are now processed through OATH. We correct the underlying condition, file the required certificate of correction with the city, and appear at the hearing on your behalf with a documented compliance package — which materially improves the odds of dismissal or a reduced penalty. We also handle default judgment re-opening requests when a hearing date has already been missed.
Which areas do you serve?
All five NYC boroughs — the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island — plus Westchester County, including Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and Scarsdale. We are based in the Bronx and have been clearing city violations since 2009.
Free Violation Assessment
Tell us the address and we will pull the full violation record, price the corrective work in writing, and give you a realistic timeline — at no cost and no obligation.