Agencies
NYC Violation Agencies
New York City has 10 agencies that issue building-related violations. Learn about each agency's jurisdiction, common violations, penalties, and how to contest.
DOB
Department of Buildings
Fines
$500 - $25,000
HPD
Housing Preservation and Development
Fines
$250 - $5,000 per violation
FDNY
Fire Department of New York
Fines
$500 - $15,000
OATH
Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
Fines
Varies by originating agency
ECB
Environmental Control Board
Fines
$100 - $25,000
DEP
Department of Environmental Protection
Fines
$200 - $10,000
DOHMH
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Fines
$200 - $5,000
DSNY
Department of Sanitation
Fines
$50 - $5,000
DOT
Department of Transportation
Fines
$250 - $10,000
DOS
Department of Standards
Fines
$100 - $5,000