DOB Violation Removal in NYC

A DOB violation doesn't go away on its own — and while it sits open, it blocks sales, refinances, and permits, and penalties keep growing. M&M Violation Removal clears DOB violations across all five boroughs: we fix the condition and handle the Certificate of Correction and dismissal filings.

What a DOB Violation Actually Requires

Every DOB violation follows the same basic path: correct the condition, prove the correction, and get the violation dismissed. Where owners get stuck is the gap between those steps. Paperwork-only expediters file forms but can't do the physical work; contractors do the work but don't handle the filings. We're contractor-led, not just paperwork people — one proposal covers the corrective work and the dismissal filings together.

Free violation search — send the address or violation number; we pull the full record and tell you exactly what it takes to clear it
Corrective construction — the physical fix, done by contractor crews (masonry, roofing, sidewalk, electrical and plumbing cures as needed)
Certificate of Correction — filed through DOB NOW: Safety with the required affidavits and proof of cure
OATH hearing representation — we appear and argue mitigation when a hearing is the right move; see our OATH/ECB hearing page
Dismissal confirmed in writing — we don't call it done until the record shows it cleared

All DOB Violation Classes

DOB issues violations in three classes — Class 1 (immediately hazardous), Class 2 (major), and Class 3 (lesser). The class drives the cure deadline, the penalty exposure, and whether a hearing makes sense. Class 1 violations need immediate action; Class 2 and 3 give you room to plan the cure properly. Either way, the violation stays on the property's record until a Certificate of Correction is accepted — paying the fine alone doesn't clear it. That's the mistake we see most: owners pay the penalty thinking the violation is gone, then discover it's still open years later when a buyer or lender pulls the record.

Common DOB Violations We Clear

Facade and exterior wall conditions, including water seepage cures
Illegal conversions and occupancy issues
Construction code violations — work without permit, after-hours work
Boiler, elevator, and electrical violations
Sidewalk and DOT-related DOB violations
Failure to file or maintain required inspections and reports

Why Contractor-Led Wins for DOB Violations

Most DOB violations require actual physical work before any filing can succeed. A paperwork firm has to send you out to find a contractor, coordinate schedules, and hope the work matches what the filing claims. We do both sides: the crews fix the condition, and we file the Certificate of Correction with firsthand knowledge of exactly what was done, when, and by whom. If DOB pushes back on a filing, we re-file — and if the cure needs engineering sign-off, our architect and engineer relationships cover stamped plans and PE/RA letters.

Does paying the fine clear a DOB violation?

No. The fine settles the penalty; the violation itself stays open on the property record until a Certificate of Correction is filed and accepted. Open violations block sales, refinances, and new permits.

How long does DOB violation removal take?

It depends on the class and the cure. Straightforward cures with clean filings move in weeks; violations needing major construction, permits, or hearings take longer. Your free violation search comes with an honest timeline for your specific case.

Can you handle the OATH hearing too?

Yes — we represent owners at OATH hearings and argue for mitigation or dismissal where the facts support it. Details on our OATH/ECB hearing representation page.

Do you work in all five boroughs?

Yes — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.

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