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The Building Violation Information
Portal provides free, public information to address design and permit issues.
This site attempts to compile this information out of pure convenience
to have various industry tools in one place. Overall, our goal is to
help you avoid
a Building Violation.
Another part of this website is dedicated to industry novice – people with little or None-Architectural background. If you are student, or a Home Owners facing an existing violation, - this website will help you understand some common building violations and design mistakes, as well as teach you what typically involves to obtain an approval for a new construction or violation removal.
CAD Drafters, emerging Architects, Designers,
and other Industry Professionals, will find this website extremely helpful, as
it offers Digital Library with some free CAD symbols, various forms, applications and other industry tools.
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A BUILDING CODE VIOLATION
CALL (347) 979-7742
 It
is important to get your building code violation cleared as soon as you are hit
with one. The first step towards this is to correct the specific structural
anomalies on your property that falls outside the approved building code in the
city where you live.
Keep in mind that building violations are not just for
apartments, lofts, condos and other types of apartment buildings. Every other
type of structure ranging from hotels to factories and office buildings are also
required to follow the city’s building code and therefore building violations
can be issued for them when they are found to be in contravention.
If you are clueless about the type of renovation necessary to get your building
violation cleared then you can get in touch with inspection officers of the
Borough Code Enforcement Agency under the Housing Development & Preservation
Department. These officers will provide you with the necessary technical advice
to make the necessary structural corrections. Once you complete the necessary
changes, the next step will be to file a Dismissal Request form at the Code
Enforcement office of the borough where the building is situated in. You will be
required to pay certain fees when filing the form. A Code Enforcement inspection
team will then be sent to analyze the new changes made in your building to
ensure that they fall under the city’s building code before the violation can be
cleared.
HOW TO REPORT A VIOLATION
Apart from making sure that your existing building code violations have been
cleared, it is the responsibility of every resident to report a building that
violates the code. You can do this by either visiting the office of the Borough
Code Enforcement Agency or Calling 311 to inform the relevant authorities of a
building violation. You can alternatively log onto the web and make a report on
the Department of Building website or on the 311 website. If you are a tenant
living in an apartment that violates the New York building code then you should
not hesitate to make a report. Whether you are experiencing drainage problems or
facing lighting issues, make sure you submit a report if your landlord has
refused to make the necessary renovations. Insect infestation problems,
inadequate windows, inadequate room spacing, etc. are other common building
violation reports submitted by some tenants. Taking this step will be in your
best interest as it will help ensure your safety at home while improving the
quality of life you enjoy in your apartment.
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