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Appendix 7-A: Penalty Schedule.
Section of Law
Violation Description
Standard Penalty
Default Penalty
Section of Law
Violation Description
Standard Penalty
Default Penalty
NYCHC § 3.05
Failing to comply with Department, Board of Health or Commissioner's order
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.07
Failing to take reasonable precautions to protect health and safety
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.09
Failing to abate or remediate nuisance
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.11(b)
Operating a business or conducting an activity without a currently valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.15
Interfering with or obstructing Department staff in performing duties, or offering a bribe to Department staff
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.17
Notice or order of Department, Board of Health or Commissioner mutilated, obstructed or removed
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 3.19
Offering or making false, misleading statements or documents
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 11.29
Owning or harboring a dog, cat or horse not immunized against rabies
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 43.05
Failure to file required notice
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 43.09(a)
Line of sight supervision not maintained
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.09(b)
Minimum staff to child ratios not maintained
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.11(a)
Ill staff not excluded
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.13(c)
No staff fingerprint, criminal record review
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.13(e)
Prohibited staff hired, retained or allowed on premises
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.13(g)(1)
Failure to take required action in response to criminal record of an employee
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.13(g)(3)
Prohibited staff allowed to have unsupervised contact with children
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.15(a)
No corrective action plan when required
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.15(b)
Corrective action plan inadequate
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.15(c)
Corrective action plan not available for inspection
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.19(f)
Failure to exclude child who is carrier of communicable disease in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code Article 11
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.21(b)
Failure to provide emergency medical care to injured/ill child
$300
$600
NYCHC § 43.23(b)(1)
Peeling lead based paint or paint of unknown lead content on a surface
$400
$800
NYCHC § 43.23(b)(2)
Peeling lead based paint or paint of unknown lead content not abated
$400
$800
NYCHC § 43.23(b)(3)
Children present in area undergoing abatement or other work that disturbs paint
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 43.24(a)
Drinking water not tested for lead as required 
$400
$800
NYCHC § 47.03(a)
Operating a child care program without a currently valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 47.05(b)
Number of children exceeds authorized capacity
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.09(b)
Admin. Code §
17-1304(a)
Failure to disclose serious injury or death  
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 47.19(c)
No staff fingerprint or criminal record review, and/or inquiry of the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.19(g)
Failure to notify Department of indicated SCR report or death, injury, or lack of supervision of child attending a program
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.19(h)
Prohibited staff hired, retained or allowed to be on premises
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.21(a)
Corrective action plan not submitted within five business days
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.21(b)
Corrective action plan inadequate
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.23(a)
Constant and competent supervision of children not maintained at all times
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.27(f)
Ill child not excluded
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.29(b)
Failure to obtain emergency medical care for injured/ill child
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.33(a)
Ill staff not excluded
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.41(a)
Two means of egress not available
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.41(f)
Corridors, doorways, stairs or exits obstructed
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.43(a)
Drinking water not tested for lead as required  
$400
$800
NYCHC § 47.57(b)
Safety, health hazards not eliminated in areas accessible to children
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.57(d)
Indoor air temperatures not maintained between 68°F and 72°F when outdoor temperature below 55°F
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.57(e)
Failure to take appropriate actions during a heat advisory or other severe weather incidents
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.57(f)
Areas used or occupied by children in the child care service not previously approved by DOHMH, FDNY and DOB
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.57(g)
Co-location in premises associated with environmental hazards
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.57(i)(2)
Inadequate supervision during aquatic activities
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.59
Failure to comply with fire safety rules
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.61(b)
Children provided unwholesome food or drinks
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.63(a)(1)
Peeling lead paint or paint of unknown lead content on a surface
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.63(a)(2)
Peeling lead paint or paint of unknown lead content not abated or remediated
$400
$800
NYCHC § 47.63(a)(7)
Children present or have access to a room undergoing abatement or remediation of lead paint or paint of unknown lead content
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 47.65(c)
Children not secured in age-appropriate safety seats or by safety belts
$300
$600
NYCHC § 47.73(b)(2)
Admin. Code
§ 17-1303
Availability of childcare service inspection information not posted* 
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.07(c)(2)
Commercial premises: insufficient heat; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 131.07(c)(2)
Commercial premises: insufficient heat; repeat (#2 or more)
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 131.09
Commercial premises not properly maintained; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 131.09
Commercial premises not properly maintained; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 131.09(a)
Commercial premises: failure to provide, maintain adequate lighting; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(a)
Commercial premises: failure to provide, maintain adequate lighting; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.09(b)
Commercial premises: failure to provide, maintain adequate ventilation; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(b)
Commercial premises: failure to provide, maintain adequate ventilation; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.09(c)
Commercial premises: failure to maintain plumbing; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(c)
Commercial premises: failure to maintain plumbing; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(1)
Commercial premises: insufficient potable water; initial
$250
$500
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(1)
Commercial premises: insufficient potable water; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(2)
Commercial premises: insufficient hand wash sinks, liquid soap, drying devices; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(2)
Commercial premises: insufficient hand wash sinks, liquid soap, drying devices; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(3)
Commercial premises: insufficient, inadequate utility sinks: initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(3)
Commercial premises: insufficient, inadequate utility sinks; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(4)
Commercial premises: insufficient, not maintained employee toilets; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(d)(4)
Commercial premises: insufficient, not maintained employee toilets; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.09(e)
Commercial premises: floors not in good repair, not clean; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(e)
Commercial premises: floors not in good repair, not clean; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 131.09(f)
Commercial premises: walls and ceilings not in good repair, not clean; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(f)
Commercial premises: walls and ceilings not in good repair, not clean; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 131.09(g)
Commercial premises: premises not in good repair, not clean; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 131.09(g)
Commercial premises: premises not in good repair, not clean; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 131.13(a)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – contaminants; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 131.13(a)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – contaminants; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 131.13(b)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – ventilation; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 131.13(b)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – ventilation; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 131.13(c)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – discarding refrigerators; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 131.13(c)
Failure to control unsafe conditions – discarding refrigerators; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 131.17
Dry cleaning facilities: improper emissions levels; initial
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 131.17
Dry cleaning facilities: improper emissions levels; repeat
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Pests (other than rodents)
$200
$400
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate rodent infestation shown by active rodent signs: one or more live rodents, or rodent droppings, burrows, runways, tracks, rub marks or gnaw marks; in interior or exterior of premises: first citation
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate rodent infestation shown by active rodent signs: one or more live rodents, or rodent droppings, burrows, runways, tracks, rub marks or gnaw marks; in interior or exterior of premises: repeat (#2 in 24 month period)
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate rodent infestation shown by active rodent signs: one or more live rodents, or rodent droppings, burrows, runways, tracks, rub marks or gnaw marks; in interior or exterior of premises: repeat (#3 in 24 month period)
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate rodent infestation shown by active rodent signs: one or more live rodents, or rodent droppings, burrows, runways, tracks, rub marks or gnaw marks; in interior or exterior of premises: repeat (#4 or more in 24 month period)
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodent infestation of premises via holes, gaps in floor, walls, ceiling, pipes, baseboards, screens, doors, and sills; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodent infestation of premises via holes, gaps in floor, walls, ceiling, pipes, baseboards, screens, doors, and sills; repeat (#2 in 24 month period)
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodent infestation of premises via holes, gaps in floor, walls, ceiling, pipes, baseboards, screens, doors, and sills; repeat (#3 in 24 month period)
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodent infestation of premises via holes, gaps in floor, walls, ceiling, pipes, baseboards, screens, doors, and sills; repeat (#4 or more in 24 month period)
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodents, e.g., via interior and/or exterior debris, dense vegetation; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodents, e.g., via interior and/or exterior debris, dense vegetation; repeat (#2 in 24 month period)
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodents, e.g., via interior and/or exterior debris, dense vegetation; repeat (#3 in 24 month period)
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to rodents, e.g., via interior and/or exterior debris, dense vegetation; repeat (#4 or more in 24 month period)
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(a)
Failure to properly and thoroughly eliminate conditions conducive to pests and to the presence of pests other than rodents or mosquitoes
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.02(b)
Failure to eliminate conditions conducive to pests, e.g., uncovered garbage cans or containers, garbage spillage, uncontained garbage
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.02(c)
Failure to comply with Department or Commissioner's order; pest management plan not complied with; no inspections and/or exterminator visits documented
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(c)
Failure to comply with Department or Commissioner's order; pest management plan not complied with; no notice to tenants posted or provided
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(d)
Failure to comply with Department or Commissioner's order; pest management plan not complied with; pests and/or conditions conducive to pests, access and harborage not eliminated
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 151.02(e)
Using pesticides alone in the management of pest infestations
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.03(a)
Failure to eliminate standing water with decomposing matter and other conditions conducive to breeding and harborage of mosquitoes: minor violations
$300
$600
NYCHC § 151.03(a)
Failure to eliminate standing water with decomposing matter and other conditions conducive to breeding and harborage of mosquitoes: moderate violations
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 151.03(a)
Failure to eliminate standing water with decomposing matter and other conditions conducive to breeding and harborage of mosquitoes: extensive violations
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.01
Unlawfully keeping/selling/giving a wild or prohibited animal
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 161.01(a)(2)
Displaying/exhibiting wild or prohibited animal without valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.01(a)(2)
Failure to comply with animal exhibition conditions imposed by Commissioner
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.03
Failure to control dogs, other animals to prevent animal nuisance
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.04(b)
Permitting dog to be in public place without collar with currently valid license tag
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.05
Permitting dog to be in public place without leash or other restraint
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.09(a)
Operating a grooming parlor, boarding kennel, training establishment, or pet shop selling animals other than dogs or cats without a currently valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.09(b)
Constructing or operating an animal shelter without a currently valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.09(d)
Operating a commercial stable for horses without a currently valid permit
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.09(e)
Selling animals whose possession is prohibited by NYCHC § 161.01
$1,000
$2.000
NYCHC § 161.09(f)
No certificate of completion of small animal care and handling course  
$400
$800
NYCHC § 161.09(g)
Guard dog not registered with Department
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 161.09(g)(1)
Guard dog not microchipped
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.09(g)(2)
Guard dog warning sign not posted
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 161.13
Self-inspection reports not maintained or provided to the Department
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.15(a)
Animal handling/care activity in residential/dwelling unit
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.15(b)
Failure to comply with license requirements before transferring dog ownership
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 161.15(c)
Failure to maintain or submit required records
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 161.15(e)
Failure to maintain vaccination records
$250
$500
NYCHC § 161.15(f)
Using cage, box or other dryer with heating element that is not hand-held
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.17
Dogs, cats over 3 months not kept in individual cages
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.21(b)
Exposed stable surfaces not kept clean
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.21(f)
Manure, other stable refuse not maintained in sanitary manner
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.21(h)
Stable yard not kept clean, not graded to prevent accumulation of liquid wastes
$200
$400
NYCHC § 161.21(i)
Own, board, use, bring into NYC a horse not vaccinated against rabies
$500
$1,000
Admin. Code § 17-197
Improper restraining animal out of doors
$250
$250
NYCHC § 173.13(a)(1)
Leaded paint, other leaded surface coatings, possessed, sold for consumer use; initial
$250
$500
NYCHC § 173.13(a)(1)
Leaded paint, other leaded surface coatings, possessed, sold for consumer use; repeat
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(1)(A)
Commencement notice not filed, not filed timely; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(1)(A)
Commencement notice not filed, not filed timely; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(1)(B)
Commencement notice incomplete; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(1)(B)
Commencement notice incomplete; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(A)
EPA certified firms, workers not used for abatement work; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(A)
EPA certified firms, workers not used for abatement work; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(aa)
EPA certified firms not used for non-abatement work; initial
$350
$700
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(aa)
EPA certified firms not used for non-abatement work; repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(bb)
Trained workers not used for non-abatement work; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(bb)
Trained workers not used for non-abatement work; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(cc)
Clearance dust wipe personnel not trained for non-abatement work; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(i)(cc)
Clearance dust wipe personnel not trained for non-abatement work; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(ii)(aa)
Trained workers not used for non-abatement work (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(ii)(aa)
Trained workers not used for non-abatement work (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(ii)(bb)
Trained clearance dust wipe personnel not used for non-abatement work (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(ii)(bb)
Trained clearance dust wipe personnel not used for non-abatement work (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(iii)
Trained clearance dust wipe personnel not used for turnover work; initial
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(2)(B)(iii)
Trained clearance dust wipe personnel not used for turnover work; repeat
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(3)(A)
Lead paint remediation records not maintained; initial
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 173.14(c)(3)(A)
Lead paint remediation records not maintained; repeat
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(1)(A)
Failure to control leaded dust dispersal; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(1)(A)
Failure to control leaded dust dispersal; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(1)(B)
No clean changing area; area not segregated from work area; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(1)(B)
No clean changing area; area not segregated from work area; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(A)
Prohibited method used: open flame burning/torching; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(A)
Prohibited method used: open flame burning/torching; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(B)
Prohibited method used: machine sanding/grinding without HEPA attachment; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(B)
Prohibited method used: machine sanding/grinding without HEPA attachment; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(C)
Prohibited method used: abrasive blasting without HEPA attachment; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(C)
Prohibited method used: abrasive blasting without HEPA attachment; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(D)
Prohibited method used: heat gun over 1,100°F or paint charring; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(D)
Prohibited method used: heat gun over 1,100°F or paint charring; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(E)
Prohibited method used: dry sanding; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(E)
Prohibited method used: dry sanding; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(F)
Prohibited method used: improper use of paint stripper; initial
$950
$1,900
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(2)(F)
Prohibited method used: improper use of paint stripper; repeat
$1,900
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(A)
Improper use of tools or materials; initial
$350
$750
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(A)
Improper use of tools or materials; repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(B)
Surfaces not sealed, repainted after work; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(B)
Surfaces not sealed, repainted after work; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(C)
Underlying conditions not repaired; initial
$350
$700
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(C)
Underlying conditions not repaired; repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(D)
Painted doors, windows not adjusted; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(D)
Painted doors, windows not adjusted; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(E)
Required work area prep not completed prior to commencement of remediation; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(3)(E)
Required work area prep not completed prior to commencement of remediation; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(4)
Failure to offer relocation to tenant; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(d)(4)
Failure to offer relocation to tenant; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(A)(i)
Notice of work commencement not posted at dwelling, unit entrances; initial
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(A)(i)
Notice of work commencement not posted at dwelling, unit entrances; repeat
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(A)(ii)
Warning signs not posted; initial
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(A)(ii)
Warning signs not posted; repeat
$2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(B)
Occupant belongings not removed, protected before commencing work; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(B)
Occupant belongings not removed, protected before commencing work; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(C)
Forced air vents not sealed; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(C)
Forced air vents not sealed; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(D)
Work area entrance not, inadequately sealed off; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(D)
Work area entrance not, inadequately sealed off; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(E)
Floors not covered; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(E)
Floors not covered; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(F)
Windows, other openings not required for ventilation, not sealed; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(F)
Windows, other openings not required for ventilation, not sealed; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(G)
Occupants not instructed to avoid work area; initial
$200
$400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(G)
Occupants not instructed to avoid work area; repeat
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(H)
Hazardous materials not labeled; material safety data sheets not available; initial
$350
$700
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(H)
Hazardous materials not labeled; material safety data sheets not available; repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)
Clean up and lead dust clearance testing not conducted as required; initial
$900
$1,800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)
Clean up and lead dust clearance testing not conducted as required; repeat
$1,800
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)
Daily clean up not performed; initial
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)
Daily clean up not performed; repeat
$1,400
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(aa)
Daily clean up: large debris improperly disposed of; initial
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(aa)
Daily clean up: large debris improperly disposed of; repeat
$1,400
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(bb)
Daily clean up: small debris improperly disposed of; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(bb)
Daily clean up: small debris improperly disposed of; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(cc)
Daily clean up: adjacent areas to work areas not, improperly cleaned; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(cc)
Daily clean up: adjacent areas to work areas not, improperly cleaned; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(dd)
Hazardous materials, contaminated supplies improperly stored; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(i)(dd)
Hazardous materials, contaminated supplies improperly stored; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)
Final clean up not performed; initial
$900
$1,800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)
Final clean up not performed; repeat
$1,800
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(aa)
Final clean up inadequate: failure to wait one hour after work completed; initial
$300
$600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(aa)
Final clean up inadequate: failure to wait one hour after work completed; repeat
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(bb)
Final clean up inadequate: no misting, sweeping, removal or sheeting; initial
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(bb)
Final clean up inadequate: no misting, sweeping, removal or sheeting; repeat
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(cc)
Final cleanup inadequate: no, improper first HEPA vacuuming; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(cc)
Final cleanup inadequate: no, improper first HEPA vacuuming; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(dd)
Final cleanup inadequate: surfaces not, improperly washed; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(dd)
Final cleanup inadequate: surfaces not, improperly washed; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(ee)
Final cleanup inadequate: no or improper second HEPA vacuuming; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(ee)
Final cleanup inadequate: no or improper second HEPA vacuuming; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(ff)
Final cleanup inadequate: surfaces not inspected, re-cleaned if necessary; initial
$650
$1,300
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(ii)(ff)
Final cleanup inadequate: surfaces not inspected, re-cleaned if necessary; repeat
$1,300
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(iii)
No third party final inspection; initial
$350
$700
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(iii)
No third party final inspection; repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(iv)
Dust wipe clearance test results not submitted to occupants, Department; initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(I)(iv)
Dust wipe clearance test results not submitted to occupants, Department; repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(J)
Inadequate protection for occupants having access to work areas; initial
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(1)(J)
Inadequate protection for occupants having access to work areas; repeat
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(A)
Warning signs not posted (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(A)
Warning signs not posted (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
2,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(B)
Occupant belongings not removed, protected before commencing work (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$500
$1,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(B)
Occupant belongings not removed, protected before commencing work (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$1,000
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(C)
Floors not covered (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(C)
Floors not covered (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$1,400
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(D)
Windows, other openings not required for ventilation not sealed (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(D)
Windows, other openings not required for ventilation not sealed (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$1,400
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(F)
Hazardous materials not labeled; material safety data sheets not available (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$350
$700
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(F)
Hazardous materials not labeled; material safety data sheets not available (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(G)
Failure to adequately clean up, collect dust wipes (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(G)
Failure to adequately clean up, collect dust wipes (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(H)
Improper temporary access protection (2 - 100 ft2); initial
$600
$1,200
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(2)(H)
Improper temporary access protection (2 - 100 ft2); repeat
$1,200
$2,000
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(A)
Failure to properly prepare work area, work safely (turnover); initial
$350
$750
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(A)
Failure to properly prepare work area, work safely (turnover); repeat
$700
$1,400
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(B)
Failure to perform adequate clean up (turnover); initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(B)
Failure to perform adequate clean up (turnover); repeat
$800
$1,600
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(C)
Failure to perform adequate clearance dust wipes (turnover); initial
$400
$800
NYCHC § 173.14(e)(3)(C)
Failure to perform adequate clearance dust wipes (turnover); repeat
$800
$1,600
Admin. Code § 17-377(b)
Permit not placed in a clean, transparent cover and clearly visible to the public*  
$100 per day
$100 per day
Admin. Code § 17-1402
Non-compliant carpet or carpet cushion sold, offered for sale or installed; initial
$250
$500
Admin. Code § 17-1402
Non-compliant carpet or carpet cushion sold, offered for sale or installed; repeat
$500
$500
Admin. Code § 17-1403
Non-compliant carpet adhesive installed in building
$250
$500
Admin. Code § 17-1405
Required documentation not maintained and available for inspection
$250
$250
Admin. Code § 17-1407
Required carpet notice not posted in a conspicuous location, or not provided in written or electronic form
$250
$250
Admin. Code § 17-1703(c)
Failure to conspicuously post required notices*  
$100 per day
$100 per day
24 RCNY § 30-03(c)
Required carpet documentation not provided within three (3) business days of request
$250
$250
24 RCNY § 30-03(d)
Carpet receipt not provided to consumer
$150
$250
24 RCNY § 30-04(a)
Posted carpet sign does not meet required specifications (8 1/2" x 14" or larger; font size at least 1/2 inch high)
$150
$250
24 RCNY § 30-04(b)
Carpet notice text does not conform to wording requirement
$150
$250
NYS PHL § 1310
Failure to remove canine waste  
$250
$250
* Violation is subject to cure; see 24 RCNY § 7-10.  
 
(Added City Record 11/9/2018, eff. 12/9/2018; amended City Record 10/18/2019, eff. 11/17/2019; amended City Record 2/3/2023, eff. 3/5/2023)