Staten Island · ZIP 10307

Tottenville Building Violations & Compliance

Tottenville is at the southern tip of Staten Island with a quiet, suburban feel. Building violations are among the lowest in NYC, typically involving residential construction permits and standard maintenance issues.

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Tottenville at a glance

Southernmost neighborhood in New York City
Very low violation volume compared to other NYC neighborhoods
Primarily single-family homes
Construction permits are the main DOB compliance issue

Common violations in Tottenville

Residential construction without permits
Deck, shed, and fence permit violations
Flood zone compliance issues
Septic and drainage violations
Illegal home occupation violations

Typical property types

Single-family detached homesTownhousesWaterfront properties

Frequently asked questions about Tottenville building violations

How do I look up building violations in Tottenville?

Every building in Tottenville (ZIP 10307) has a public NYC DOB Building Information System (BIS) record at a810-bisweb.nyc.gov and an HPD Online record at hpdonline.nyc.gov. Both are searchable by street address. Pijexa's free compliance check pulls DOB, HPD, ECB, FDNY, and OATH records for any Tottenville address into a single report in about 30 seconds.

What violations are most common in Tottenville?

Based on NYC enforcement data, the leading violation categories in Tottenville are: Residential construction without permits, Deck, shed, and fence permit violations, Flood zone compliance issues. These reflect the neighborhood's typical property stock — primarily Single-family detached homes and Townhouses — and the aging systems in those buildings.

Does HPD enforce violations on Tottenville 1-2 family homes?

HPD does not enforce on 1-2 family homes in Tottenville — those are handled by DOB (structural, permits, zoning) and DSNY (sanitation). Multi-family buildings (3+ units) fall under HPD jurisdiction and are subject to lead paint (Local Law 1), heat requirements, and pest control mandates.

What agencies enforce building code in Tottenville (10307)?

Five agencies actively cite Tottenville properties: DOB (construction, permits, elevators, facades), HPD (habitability, heat, lead paint), FDNY (fire safety, sprinklers, exits), ECB/OATH (all citywide summonses adjudicated at OATH hearings), and DSNY (sanitation, receptacle rules). Pijexa monitors all five sources daily and alerts owners to new violations before fines escalate.

What are the fines for residential construction without permits in Tottenville?

Fines depend on the issuing agency and violation class. DOB Class 1 (immediately hazardous) violations start at $2,500 and can reach $25,000+. DOB Class 2 (major) violations are $250-$5,000. HPD violations by class: Class A (non-hazardous) $10-$50/day, Class B (hazardous) $25-$100/day, Class C (immediately hazardous) $50-$500/day. ECB summonses in Tottenville typically range from $50 to $2,000 per citation depending on category. Ongoing accrual on deck, shed, and fence permit violations makes early cure critical.

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