NYC DOB violations are free public records searchable by address — but most owners search only DOB NOW and miss years of history sitting in BIS. Here’s how to run a complete search, what each status blocks, and what a default actually costs.
Open violations transfer to the new owner — not the seller. Here’s exactly what to search across DOB, HPD, ECB, and more before you sign anything in NYC.
Open violations surface in every NYC title search. Here is what they mean for your deal, which ones stop closings, and how to get them cleared before they cost you a client.
Open violations don’t automatically block a sale in NYC, but they create friction, negotiation pressure, and in some cases, hard stops. Here’s exactly what blocks a closing — and what can transfer to the buyer.
Your Essential Cheat Sheet for Success when dealing with the NYC DOB, FDNY and other agencies.