ViolationWatch

Description

ViolationWatch is a real-time NYC property compliance monitoring platform that fuses signals from 10 city agencies into one unified feed per building. It watches DOB (Buildings), HPD (Housing Preservation & Development), ECB (Environmental Control Board), OATH (Administrative Trials & Hearings), FDNY (Fire), 311 (Service Complaints), DEP, DOH, PRM (Permit Renewal), and DOT (Transportation), so owners and managers catch violations, complaints, and fines the moment they appear.

The multi-signal detection engine re-scans city signals every few minutes, with most new DOB and HPD violations reaching users within 10 to 20 minutes of first appearing in any source. Alerts route to email, WhatsApp, SMS, and Slack, and different agencies can be sent to different people, such as DOB to the super, OATH to legal, and 311 to the property manager. Because it surfaces 311 complaints as well as formal violations, users get a head start on fixing issues before they become fines.

Setup is turnkey with no API key or code required: paste any NYC address and the platform auto-resolves BIN, BBL, and block/lot, then begins monitoring in under 60 seconds. Additional capabilities include an OATH fine manager that tracks every notice of violation and hearing date, a Local Law Tracker add-on that uses AI on PLUTO and DOB data to determine which local laws apply (LL11, LL97, LL152, and more) and track deadlines, and DOT alerts within a configurable radius of each property.

Built for property managers, landlords, contractors, legal teams, and investors, ViolationWatch offers portfolio views with bulk import, SSO, and white-labeled reports. It is a private, independent company and not affiliated with the City of New York, with per-building pricing from $9/month and a 7-day free trial.

ViolationWatch's Core Features

• Real-time monitoring across 10 NYC agencies in one unified feed per building

• Alerts within 10-20 minutes for DOB and HPD violations

• Email, WhatsApp, SMS, and Slack alerts routed per agency and role

• 311 early-warning complaints surfaced before they become violations

• OATH fine manager tracking notices of violation and hearing dates

• Local Law Tracker add-on using AI to map applicable local laws and deadlines

• DOT alerts within a configurable radius of each property

• Portfolio dashboard with bulk import, SSO, and white-labeled reports

How to use ViolationWatch?

1. 1

   Add your building: Paste any NYC address and the platform auto-resolves BIN, BBL, and block/lot in seconds.

2. 2

   Route recipients: Choose email, WhatsApp, SMS, or Slack per agency and role for your team.

3. 3

   Receive alerts: The engine monitors 24/7 and sends real-time alerts, typically within the hour of a signal appearing.

4. 4

   Track fines and laws: Manage OATH hearings and enable the Local Law Tracker add-on to stay ahead of deadlines and penalties.

ViolationWatch's Use Cases

• Property management
• Landlord compliance
• Contractor stop-work monitoring
• Legal and OATH tracking
• Investor due diligence

FAQ from ViolationWatch

• How fast do violation alerts arrive?

  For DOB and HPD, the detection engine re-scans city signals every few minutes, so most new violations reach your inbox within 10 to 20 minutes of first appearing. Some datasets like ECB publish on a slower refresh but still far faster than any manual process.

• Which NYC agencies does ViolationWatch monitor?

  Ten: DOB, HPD, ECB, OATH, FDNY, 311, DEP, DOH, PRM, and DOT, all converging into one unified feed per building.

• Do I need an API key or technical setup?

  No. It is a turnkey service. Sign up, enter your property address, choose your alert recipients, and you are monitoring, with setup taking under 60 seconds.

• What is the difference between a violation and a complaint?

  A complaint is the initial report, usually filed via 311, while a violation is the formal finding issued by an inspector. ViolationWatch surfaces both, so the complaint alert gives you a head start before it becomes a formal violation and fine.

• Does it track Local Law 97 and Local Law 11?

  Yes, through the Local Law Tracker add-on. It uses AI analysis on PLUTO and DOB data to determine which local laws apply to each property, such as facade (LL11), emissions (LL97), and gas (LL152), and tracks every deadline, penalty, and reminder.

• Is ViolationWatch affiliated with the City of New York?

  No. ViolationWatch is a private, independent company and is not a government service.