Open Forum here:
HPD and DOB have multiple registered violations against a landlord. They can be found on line in a search. But, even though some of the violations are months old, nothing has been done to cure them. Some, even though they still exist, have been stricken from the records according to latest documentation received directly from both HPD and DOB.
Also, there are fire hazards registered and nothing has been done to "cure" them. Exits are obstructed, entrances have been obstructed. This has been reported and allegedly investigated.
Some of the violations include structural problems with the building (sinking floors, holes in ceilings, water polution found to be caused by internal plumbing, wall fixtures improperly affixed to walls, etc.). Yet, New York City does nothing to persue these problems and when the situations are taken to court, the "records" show that there are no violations.
I can probably be sure that this situation exists in other buildings. So I'm wondering: How? Why?
And when tenants get into court, the courts look at the reports and never send their own inspectors.
So what's the deal here? Is it time to get to HPD and DOB and maybe get the services we're paying for in our tax dollars?
Again, open forum.