Comprehensive Building Expediting & Violation Removal Services
Building Expediting Systems removes NYC building violations, appears at OATH hearings, negotiates penalty reductions, and files and tracks permits with the Department of Buildings and other City agencies. We work for property owners, managers, investors and design professionals across all five boroughs, Long Island, Yonkers and Westchester.
From research to representation, we cover every step of the process. Call us today: 718-291-8555
Services for Property Owners
Building Violation Removal
We remove violations issued by DOB, HPD, FDNY, DEP, ECB and LPC. That means reading the violation, confirming what the City actually requires, coordinating the corrective work and paperwork, and filing the certification until the violation shows as closed. Start with our violation removal guide.
ECB / OATH Hearing Appearances
We are registered with OATH to appear on behalf of our clients, and we regularly do. Showing up is half the battle. The other half is fought in preparing the defenses that will seek a dismissal or mitigation. If you are a material witness and can’t attend, we prepare an affidavit of the facts and present it to the Hearing Officer. More on ECB and OATH hearings.
Fine Reductions & Settlement Negotiations
Penalties are not always final. We review each one for errors and grounds for mitigation, and pursue reductions, settlements and civil penalty waivers wherever the rules allow.
Certificate of Correction & Certificate of Fitness
We prepare the filing and supporting documentation and see it through DOB approval.
Permit Pulling & Expediting
Construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, equipment and fence permits, and more. We file, track objections and keep the job moving to sign-off.
HPD Vacate Orders & Relocation Billing
When HPD issues a vacate order, displaced tenants may be placed in City shelters or hotels and the cost billed to the owner every month, often long before a lien is recorded. We search for vacate orders and outstanding relocation billing before a purchase, and we handle the procedure that notifies HPD that, as of a stated date, an owner is no longer responsible for a placed tenant’s billing. More on HPD violations.
Pre-Purchase & Due Diligence Searches
Before you buy, sell or refinance, we pull the property’s open violations, permit history, Certificate of Occupancy and agency records, and tell you in plain language what you would be taking on.
Time-Sensitive Compliance Support
Hearing next week? Stop-work order on site? We move quickly to protect your deadlines and keep your project in motion.
Services for Architects, Engineers & Professionals
- In-depth property research. Site history, violation research, zoning review and DOB filing history.
- Feasibility studies. Evaluate project scope, compliance paths and development potential, and head off future DOB issues.
- Violation clearing and compliance resolution. We cure existing violations so they don’t hold up your filing.
- E-filing and document management. Accurate filing through DOB NOW, BIS, LPC and DEP systems.
- Plan expediting across NYC agencies. Department of Buildings (DOB), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
- Civil penalty reductions and waivers. We secure reductions wherever possible.
- Legal and litigation support. Expert testimony and documentation for court proceedings.
How It Works
- Tell us what you received. Send the violation, summons or project details by phone, chat or our contact form.
- We research the property. We pull the City’s records and confirm exactly what is open and what is required.
- Free consultation. We explain the path, the timeline and the cost before any work begins.
- We do the work and close it out. Filings, hearings and follow-up until the matter is resolved on the City’s records.
Violation Removal by Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agencies’ violations do you handle?
We handle violations and summonses from the Department of Buildings (DOB), HPD, FDNY, DEP, ECB/OATH and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).
Can a violation penalty be reduced?
Often, yes. Depending on the agency and the facts, penalties can be dismissed, mitigated or settled, and some civil penalties can be waived once the condition is corrected. We review each case and tell you what is realistic.
Do I have to attend my OATH hearing?
Not always. We are registered with OATH to appear on behalf of our clients. If you are a material witness, we will ask you to attend; if you can’t, we prepare an affidavit of the facts for the Hearing Officer.
Do you work outside New York City?
Yes. In addition to all five boroughs, we serve Long Island, Yonkers and Westchester. See where we work.
Preferred Service Providers
We partner only with companies that deliver exceptional service and uphold the same level of integrity we provide our clients. Current Preferred Provider: FastArchitect.com
Interested in joining our preferred provider list? Consistent excellence, accountability and customer-first service are required. Contact us to learn more about our vetting process.