Posting for a friend who doesn't have a computer.
She received a notice from NYC HPD Division of Code Enforcement stating they came to re-inspect her apartment for outstanding violations.
The notice goes on to state: "...If on our return we are unable to gain access to your apartment , your landlord may exercise a procedure that may result in violations in your apartment being removed from our records. ..."
Upon speaking to her she was previously notified by the landlord that an inspection will take place on January 25, 2018. This notice also contained the two violations that were found in her apartment back in 2008 and 2009, both for peeling paint.
Today she received another notice from LL, that HPD will return on Monday, February 12, 2018.
On her return home from work, she was greeted by the superintendent who told her that if HPD wouldn't be able to inspect the apartment again when they come on February 12, they told him that they (HPD) will fine her anywhere between $500-$2000.
Is this true?
Neither the notice from HPD, nor the two notices she received from LL say anything about a fine.
As far as I understand, after reading the HPD notice, all that could happen if she doesn't let them in is that the violations will be removed.
Thanks