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# /nyc-dob-violations

DOB and ECB violations for NYC buildings

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## What it does

Provide an address, BBL, or BIN and get the full DOB and ECB violation history. The skill queries three datasets — DOB violations, ECB violations, and active/open violations — then presents open violations first with warning flags. ECB violations include penalty amounts assessed, paid, and balance due with totals.

## Install

**Claude Desktop:**

1.  Open **Customize** → **Browse plugins**
2.  Click **+** → **Add marketplace from GitHub**
3.  Enter `AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects`
4.  Install **Architecture Studio**

**Claude Code (terminal):**

```
claude plugin marketplace add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
claude plugin install as@skills-for-architects
```

Or symlink just this skill:

```
git clone https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects.git
ln -s $(pwd)/skills-for-architects/skills/nyc-dob-violations ~/.claude/skills/nyc-dob-violations
```

## Data sources

Source

Dataset ID

What it provides

PLUTO

`64uk-42ks`

Address resolution, BBL/BIN

DOB Violations

`3h2n-5cm9`

Violation type, issue date, category, disposition

DOB ECB Violations

`6bgk-3dad`

ECB violation type, penalties assessed/paid/balance

DOB Active Violations

`sjhj-bc8q`

Pre-filtered currently open violations

## Key fields returned

-   **Open violation count** — flagged prominently at the top
-   **Violation type and category** per violation
-   **Issue and disposition dates**
-   **ECB penalties** — amount assessed, amount paid, balance due
-   **Total penalties assessed and total balance due**

## Sample output

Generated from: `/as:nyc-dob-violations 120 Broadway, Manhattan`

```
## DOB Violations — 120 Broadway, Manhattan

**BBL:** 1-00077-0001 | **BIN:** 1001389

### ⚠ Open Violations: 1

| Violation # | Type | Date | Description | Disposition |
|-------------|------|------|-------------|-------------|
| 045213 | AEUHAZ1 | 2024-09-18 | Failure to maintain elevator in safe operating condition | Open — respondent in compliance, awaiting DOB re-inspection |

### All DOB Violations (12 total)

| Violation # | Type | Date | Description | Status |
|-------------|------|------|-------------|--------|
| 045213 | AEUHAZ1 | 2024-09-18 | Failure to maintain elevator | Open |
| 043892 | EGNVIO | 2023-04-10 | Work without permit — 14th floor partition | Resolved |
| 041567 | AEUHAZ1 | 2021-08-22 | Defective fire escape | Resolved |
| ... | | | *9 additional violations 2005–2020* | Resolved |

### ECB Violations (3 total)

| ECB # | Date | Violation Type | Penalty | Balance Due | Status |
|-------|------|----------------|---------|-------------|--------|
| 1234567890 | 2024-09-18 | Elevator safety | $10,000 | $10,000 | Pending |
| 1234567001 | 2023-04-10 | Work w/o permit | $5,000 | $0 | Paid |
| 1234566500 | 2021-08-22 | Fire escape | $2,500 | $0 | Paid |

**Total penalties assessed:** $17,500 ($10,000 outstanding)

Source: [DOB Violations](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Housing-Development/DOB-Violations/3h2n-5cm9), [ECB Violations](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Housing-Development/DOB-ECB-Violations/6bgk-3dad)
```

## Related skills

[01

### /nyc-bsa

BSA variances and special permits for NYC properties

→](/skills/nyc-bsa) [02

### /nyc-acris

ACRIS property transaction records — deeds, mortgages, liens

→](/skills/nyc-acris) [03

### /nyc-dob-permits

DOB permit and filing history for NYC buildings

→](/skills/nyc-dob-permits)

[← All skills](/skills) [NYC ACRIS →](/skills/nyc-acris)