- ECB Violations
Know What Your ECB Ticket Actually Means.
NYC’s ECB system spans multiple databases. This guide shows you where to search, how to read the status you find, and what to do when the result requires action.
- MWBE Certified
- All 5 Boroughs
- ECB · DOB · HPD · DOT · FDNY
- Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM
Where to Search
3 Places ECB Tickets Can Appear
ECB tickets don’t live in one place. Each system updates on its own timeline — which is why a ticket can look open in one portal and closed in another.
1
OATH Violations Portal
Start here. OATH handles civil penalty hearings and is the primary record for ECB ticket status. Search by violation number, property address, or block and lot.
- Confirms open, heard, or defaulted status
- Shows civil penalty amount
- Lists hearing dates and outcomes
2
DOB Buildings Information System
Cross-check here for violations issued by the Department of Buildings. DOB BIS shows the underlying condition, open permits, and inspection history.
- Physical violation record
- Open permits and sign-offs
- Certificate of Correction status
3
HPD Online (Residential)
For multi-family and residential properties, some violations also appear in HPD records. Not all ECB tickets show here, but it provides useful context.
- Housing condition violations
- Property registrations
- Ongoing compliance status
Why results differ across systems: Correcting a physical condition and clearing the ECB violation are two separate steps. DOB may show work completed while the ECB penalty is still open. Each agency closes its records independently.
Video Walkthrough
How to Look Up an ECB Ticket in NYC
Watch Valerie walk through the exact steps — which portals to use, what to look for, and how to interpret what you’re seeing.
Status Reference
What Every ECB Ticket Status Means
When you search OATH, you’ll see a status next to your summons. Here’s exactly what each one means — and what it requires.
New Issuance
The summons has been issued and the first hearing date is scheduled. No hearing has occurred yet. You still have time to appear and contest or resolve.