Question 1

Where can I pay the amount I owe for this ECB violation?

Accepted Answer

The easiest way is on the City-Pay-Website,(https://a836-citypay.nyc.gov/citypay/ecb) just follow the link and click “ECB Violations”, you will need the violation number, and there is an approx.$2.00 surcharge for using the site. You can also pay your parking tickets, property taxes, and water bill quickly and easily as well.

Question 2

I paid my penalty, but the Department of Buildings still shows the violation as “open”.

Accepted Answer

Paying the violation is not enough, you must also correct the violation, this is done by filing a Certificate of Correction which must be approved by the Department of Buildings, let Northern NYC Resolution Inc. take care of it for you.

Question 3

I been receiving notices from ECB that I owe money for a violation that I didn’t know about, or a default notice. What does that mean, and what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Let Northern NYC Resolution Inc. know right away, there may still be time to get a new court date before the maximum penalties are imposed. If it is already to late to get a new hearing date, Northern NYC Resolution Inc. can still help you get a major reduction on those fines.

Question 4

How can I avoid paying a penalty for the violation?

Accepted Answer

You may be able to avoid paying if your violation is eligible for the “cure” option, you will see on your violation a field for “cure date”, you may correct the violation before the cure date, and if you do then you will not have any fees to pay to the court. Northern NYC Resolution Inc.will help you file your certificate of correction needed to resolve the violation.  If you do not cure your violation, or are not allowed to do so you will then be subject to a penalty amount depending on the cited violation

Question 5

Should I be concerned if my building has open violations?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, if you received a violation from the City of New York, you must take it seriously. You will continue receiving penalties until the violation gets resolved. This may result in thousands of dollars of penalties and associated costs. Be careful!! Violations will become even more costly if not taken cared of immediately. Building Code violations do not go away by simply paying the fine. The City can and will send out other inspectors to fine you over and over again.

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