ECB is NYC's administrative tribunal that adjudicates violations from multiple city agencies.
ECB (now part of OATH) adjudicates violations issued by DOB, FDNY, DEP, DSNY, DOT, and other agencies:
RegWatch pulls ECB hearing records, fine amounts, payment status, and judgment lien information for every property.
ECB fines are one of the most overlooked risks in NYC real estate. Unpaid ECB fines become judgment liens against the property — not just the owner. These liens appear on title searches and must be satisfied at closing. Our lien search tool catches these automatically.
RegWatch integrates ECB data with DOB violations and DOF records to provide a complete picture of financial and compliance risk.
ECB (Environmental Control Board) is now part of OATH (Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings). It adjudicates violations from DOB, FDNY, DEP, DSNY, and other agencies.
Yes. Unpaid ECB fines can be docketed as judgment liens against the property, which must be satisfied at closing.
Enter any NYC address into RegWatch to see all ECB hearings, fines, and judgment liens alongside DOB and HPD violations.
If you don't respond, ECB issues a default judgment with the maximum penalty, which can then be docketed as a lien against the property.
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