Find DOB, HPD, and ECB violations for any NYC building — step by step.
Last updated: March 2026 · 9.4M+ properties indexed
NYC violations come from three agencies: DOB (construction code), HPD (housing code), and ECB (administrative enforcement). You need to check all three.
Enter the address into RegWatch to see all DOB, HPD, and ECB violations in one view. Alternatively, check DOB NOW, HPD Online, and ECB/OATH separately.
DOB Class 1 = immediately hazardous. HPD Class C = 24-hour correction required. ECB defaults = maximum penalties. RegWatch risk-scores these automatically.
Unpaid ECB fines can become judgment liens. Check DOF for tax liens. RegWatch cross-references all of these automatically.
Building violations in NYC are a critical due diligence item. Open violations can delay closings, trigger insurance issues, and indicate deferred maintenance. ECB judgment liens attach to the property and must be satisfied at closing.
You can search some NYC agency databases for free individually (ACRIS, DOB BIS, HPD Online, DOF). RegWatch offers a free account with unlimited property data that searches all 270+ sources at once. Our coverage extends beyond NYC to Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and New Jersey counties.
Manually: 30 minutes to several hours per property depending on depth. With RegWatch: under 3 seconds for a complete profile from 270+ sources.
No special tools required. RegWatch works in any modern web browser. For manual research, you just need internet access to city agency websites.
RegWatch data from official NYC sources is updated multiple times per day. Most records are within 24 hours of the agency databases.
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