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NYCHPDViolationsResidential

HPD Violation Classes A, B, and C Explained

Understand the three classes of HPD violations in NYC — what each means, correction deadlines, what happens if you miss them, and how to get violations dismissed after repair.

April 18, 20268 min readRead more
NYCECBOATHViolationsLegal

How to Fight an ECB Violation in NYC: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to contesting ECB violations in New York City. Learn how to request hearings, prepare evidence, negotiate penalties, and avoid default judgments at OATH.

April 16, 20269 min readRead more
NYCOATHECBHearingsLegal

OATH Hearing Guide for NYC Property Owners

A practical guide to preparing for and navigating OATH/ECB hearings in NYC. Covers hearing formats, what to bring, adjournments, stipulation agreements, and how to appeal.

April 14, 20268 min readRead more
NYCLL97ClimateComplianceEnergy

NYC LL97 Carbon Penalties: What Building Owners Need to Know

Local Law 97 imposes carbon emission limits on NYC buildings over 25,000 sq ft. Learn about the penalty structure, exemptions, reduction strategies, and 2026 enforcement deadlines.

April 10, 20269 min readRead more
NYCViolationsDOBHPDTools

How to Check Your NYC Building for Violations (Free)

A step-by-step guide to looking up DOB, HPD, ECB, and FDNY violations for any NYC building using free city tools and databases. Plus how Pijexa consolidates them all.

April 5, 20267 min readRead more
NYCComplianceChecklistLandlords

NYC Landlord Compliance Checklist for 2026

A comprehensive checklist of every inspection, registration, filing, and deadline NYC landlords need to track in 2026. Covers DOB, HPD, FDNY, DEP, and more.

April 1, 202610 min readRead more
NYCDOBHPDECBCompliance

DOB vs. HPD vs. ECB: Understanding NYC Building Agency Violations

NYC landlords deal with violations from DOB, HPD, ECB, and OATH. Here is a clear breakdown of what each agency does, how their violations differ, and what happens if you ignore them.

March 28, 20269 min readRead more
NYCViolationsFinesProperty Management

The True Cost of Ignoring NYC Building Violations

NYC building violations do not go away on their own. Learn how penalties compound, how default judgments work, and the real financial impact of unresolved violations on your property.

March 25, 20268 min readRead more
MaintenanceProperty ManagementTips

Maintenance Requests: Stop Losing Track of Tenant Issues

How small and mid-size landlords can set up a maintenance tracking system that keeps tenants happy and prevents small problems from turning into big repairs.

March 22, 20267 min readRead more
NYCDOBLocal Law 11FISPInspections

NYC Local Law 11 Facade Inspection: What Landlords Need to Know

A complete guide to FISP facade inspections under Local Law 11. Learn about inspection cycles, hiring a QEWI, filing deadlines, the three status categories, and how to avoid DOB penalties.

March 20, 20269 min readRead more
Rent CollectionTipsLandlords

Rent Collection for Small Landlords: What Actually Works

Skip the theory. Here is what small landlords with 1-10 units have learned about getting rent paid on time, handling late payments, and setting up systems that work.

March 17, 20266 min readRead more
NYCComplianceViolations

NYC Building Violations: What Every Landlord Needs to Know

A practical guide to DOB, HPD, and ECB violations in New York City. Learn what triggers them, how fines work, and how to resolve them before they escalate.

March 10, 20268 min readRead more