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Field notes on NYC permits, violations, and the agencies that issue them.

Practical writing for architects, developers, engineers, and owners who need to understand how New York City's filing and enforcement systems actually work.

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DOB Violations

April 15, 2026

8 min read

How to Read a NYC DOB Violation Notice

Most owners receive a DOB violation and read only the fine amount. The real information lives in the class designation, the statute cited, and the cure requirement. Here is how to read the whole notice.

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ECB Violations

April 8, 2026

7 min read

What Happens When an ECB Violation Blocks Your Permit in NYC

A permit application that sits untouched at DOB is not always a sign of agency backlog. More often, it is a sign of an open violation on the property, a quiet block that most filing teams discover only after they ask why nothing is moving.

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