Automated violation alerts delivered in real time

The platform continuously scans DOB and HPD databases for new violations tied to properties in your portfolio. When a violation is filed, you receive an alert within minutes — not days. This eliminates the lag between a violation being issued and you knowing about it.

Business outcome: Faster response times reduce the risk of fines escalating and prevent tenant complaints from becoming legal issues.

Property-level violation search across all NYC boroughs

Users can search any NYC property address to pull its complete violation history, including open, resolved, and dismissed violations. This is invaluable during due diligence — before buying a property, you can assess its compliance track record in seconds.

Business outcome: Informed acquisition decisions based on actual violation data rather than seller representations.

Customizable violation reports for stakeholders

Generate PDF or CSV reports summarizing violation activity across a portfolio or for a single property. Reports can be filtered by date range, violation type, status, and severity. This makes sharing compliance status with investors, lenders, or legal teams straightforward.

Business outcome: Clear, data-backed compliance documentation for investor reporting and regulatory audits.

Violation resolution tracking and status updates

Once a violation is identified, the tool tracks its resolution status — from open to dismissed or resolved. You can see whether corrective action has been certified and if any fines remain outstanding. This removes the guesswork from compliance follow-up.

Business outcome: End-to-end visibility on violation lifecycles, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

API access for custom workflow integration

For teams that want to embed violation data into their own systems, the platform offers API access. This allows violation alerts to feed into existing CRM, property management, or compliance software stacks without manual data entry.

Business outcome: Seamless data flow between violation monitoring and existing operational tools, reducing administrative overhead.

Historical violation data archive for trend analysis

Access years of historical violation data for any NYC property. This enables trend analysis — identifying properties with recurring issues, spotting problematic contractors, or understanding neighborhood-level enforcement patterns.

Business outcome: Data-driven property maintenance strategies that address root causes rather than individual violations.

• Real-time alert speedAlerts arrive within minutes of a violation being filed, giving property teams a head start on response.
• Comprehensive NYC coverageCovers all five boroughs and pulls data from both DOB and HPD, providing a complete violation picture.
• Due diligence valueThe property search feature is a powerful tool for investors evaluating acquisition targets.
• API-first architectureAPI access enables integration into existing property management and compliance workflows.

• NYC-only focusThe tool is strictly limited to New York City — it offers no value for properties outside the five boroughs.
• No property management featuresThis is a monitoring tool only — it does not handle maintenance, tenant communication, or rent collection.
• No predictive analyticsThe platform reports on existing violations but does not predict future risk or flag potential issues before they become violations.
• Professional RealityIf you manage properties in multiple cities, this tool only solves the NYC piece — you will need separate solutions for other jurisdictions.

Portfolio-wide compliance monitoring

A property management firm with 200+ units across Brooklyn and Queens uses the platform to monitor all properties from a single dashboard. Alerts are routed to the appropriate maintenance team, and monthly reports are shared with property owners to demonstrate compliance diligence.

Pre-acquisition due diligence

A real estate investor evaluating a multifamily building in Harlem runs the address through the tool to review its violation history. The report reveals three unresolved violations from the previous year, which the investor uses to negotiate a price reduction.

Legal case preparation

A property attorney representing a landlord in a tenant habitability dispute uses the platform to pull the property's complete violation history. The data shows all violations were resolved within required timelines, strengthening the client's defense.

Compliance audit preparation

A compliance officer for a large portfolio prepares for a city audit by generating a comprehensive violation report. The report identifies all open violations across the portfolio, allowing the team to address them before the audit begins.

Sign up for a free trial on the ViolationWatch.nyc website to evaluate the platform with a limited property set.

Add your properties by entering their NYC addresses — the platform will begin monitoring them immediately.

Configure alert preferences — choose which violation types trigger notifications and set delivery methods (email, SMS, or API).

Run your first portfolio report to establish a baseline violation status for all monitored properties.