In mid April, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) took a significant enforcement
step regarding AEUHAZ violations.

As of now, $5,000 civil penalties have been added to each of the 3,855 AEUHAZ
violations issued on March 17, 2026, as the 30-day compliance window has officially
expired. Additionally, the related ECB/OATH violations can no longer be certified as
corrected until this $5,000 civil penalty is paid.

These AEUHAZ violations were initially issued as warnings tied to Class 1
(Immediately Hazardous) ECB/OATH violations that were not certified as corrected
“forthwith.” As a reminder:

•  An AEUHAZ violation starts as a warning with no penalty
•  If a proper Certificate of Correction is not submitted within 30 days on the related
  ECB/OATH violation, it automatically converts into a $5,000 civil penalty
• This penalty is separate from the ECB/OATH violation penalt
•  The penalty is the responsibility of the property owner, regardless of who the violation was issued to

This recent enforcement action confirms that DOB is actively tracking these violations
and following through on penalties.

What this means for property owners:

If you currently have any open Class 1 ECB/OATH violations issued by DOB, it is critical
that you act immediately. The 30-day window to certify correction is firm, and once it
expires, the penalty is applied automatically.

We strongly recommend:

• Reviewing any outstanding Class 1 violations
• Ensuring all necessary work is completed promptly
• Submitting Certificates of Correction as soon as possible

The takeaway is clear:

AEUHAZ violations are not just warnings, they are a countdown to a $5,000 penalty.
Prompt action is essential to avoid unnecessary fines.

If you have received an AEUHAZ or Class 1 violation, we can assist with reviewing the
violation, coordinating correction, and preparing a proper Certificate of Correction
submission.