DOB Wants In
Can anyone shed light on what a priority D violation is? Can’t find it on DOB site. Also, if the DOB seeks to inspect property on an open complaint, what happens if you don’t respond? I assume they would need access to actually turn a complaint into a violation. If not, why wouldn’t they just…
Can anyone shed light on what a priority D violation is? Can’t find it on DOB site. Also, if the DOB seeks to inspect property on an open complaint, what happens if you don’t respond? I assume they would need access to actually turn a complaint into a violation. If not, why wouldn’t they just issue a violation from the get-go. This is in park slope.
I’m having a similar problem in Staten Island NY. Everyone agrees not to let them in and they will give up? I have a B category which seems more serious. I’m worried because i don’t have the money for architects and permits and all that. thanks for the help
Thanks all. It’s a neighbor complaining about a deck, who has already let them in her house to assess. i will certainly make that person’s life miserable now, one way or another. Hip-hop through the walls?
absolutely don’t let them in. after a couple tries from complaint they don’t bother anymore. Open complaint is nothing.
DIBS — you’re probably right. He did add full-bath. It was in the (still open) building permit, but they actually have to SEE it to add it to the list.
tybur6….I just had the assessor in to my MA property. Yes, each town is different but all they are looking for really is aditional floorspace and additional bathrooms. The amenities don’t really make that much difference.
Don’t let them in… you know that if there’s nothing to hide, they will find something while they’re in there!
My brother (in Massachusetts) keeps getting stern letters from the tax man ‘demanding’ an interior assessment of his property — because he has been renovating his house for years. He’s never replied and they have no teeth. Based on an external-only inspection his house still looks like shite, thus his taxes stay low(-er). They can’t see the italian tiles, radiant and fancy german radiator heating, restored flooring and pocket doors, etc.
Don’t let them in, unless there is nothing to hide. In all likelihood it won’t be pursued further.
What are the details of the violation?
Go to this page: http://tinyurl.com/365k4k8
Click on ” BIS Complaint Category Codes”. It opens a pdf file that list all the complaint codes and on the right, it lists whether it is a Priority A, B, C, D, etc complaint. From looking at that list, it seems that Priority D complaints are not as serious. (ex. One Priority A complaint is “BUILDING SHAKING/VIBRATING/STRUCT STABILITY AFFECTED” whereas one of the Priority D complaints listed is “CURB CUT/DRIVEWAY/CARPORT – ILLEGAL”. Seems the further down the alphabet you go, the less dangerous/pressing the violation is. But, I have no idea how vigorously the DOB pursues Priority D complaints.)
It’s a “D.” Is that one of the bad ones?