ECB – “Work Without a Permit”
- Posted On November 26, 2022
- By All Boro Expediter
Building permits are not optional; they are required by law. If you decide to have a contractor renovate your house, and that contractor does the work without a permit, you are responsible for the cost of the permit and any associated fines.
Permits ensure that all construction work is done safely and complies with local building codes. They also help to protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors who might try to do a shoddy job or fleece their clients.
So if you’re considering a home renovation, check for Building permits before signing on the dotted line. It could save you a lot of headaches down the road.
What you need to know
- The ECB differs from the organizations that issue Notices of Violation (or tickets).
- The ECB is the independent administration court that handles disputes for those who received tickets.
- The Department of Planning & Development, the NYPD, and many other city departments issue quality-of-life citations. For hearings, they submit them to the ECB.
- If you violate a law, the judge may order you to take corrective measures and pay a fine.
- The ECB maintains a list of fines, which are determined by law. ECB judges are unable to alter or waive fines. If a court finds that you have committed an infraction, the penalty for that violation must be imposed.
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The average ECB violation can start at $10,000, and penalties are applied to incorrectly submitted violations. Don’t DIY.
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