Record 1: ECB Violation #39177017N — Failure to Maintain / Unsafe Condition
What the source record says
The public description for 453 West 148 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031 states: “WEILMCLAIN BOILER@CELLAR HAS CORRODED STEAM RETURN+CORRODED QUICK VENT VALVE REAR OF CELLAR+"IN GROUND FLOOR APT">HAS DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AIR VALVE@HALL RADIATOR+DEFECTIVE LIVING ROOM RADIATOR SHUTOFF VALVE+, MA” Because the inspector identified a location within the premises, photos and repair proof should match that same area. Boiler filing status should be verified because accepted filings, not just physical service, often determine closeout.
What this category usually means
This category usually concerns a building, structure, lot, wall, roof, opening, or component allegedly not maintained in safe code-compliant condition.
What a hearing on this record may have focused on
A hearing on this type of record may have focused on the condition observed by the inspector, responsibility, timing, repairs, and whether professional proof is required.
Documents and proof worth reviewing now
- engineer or architect report
- permits
- inspection reports
- repair photos
- contractor invoices
Why this should not be ignored
Unsafe-condition records can trigger emergency repairs, reinspections, civil penalties, and transaction delays.
- 354 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME