ViolationWatch

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ViolationWatch is a Legal & Compliance tool that provides real-time alerts for NYC building violations. It monitors 10 city agencies to help property owners avoid fines and ensure compliance.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid · Enterprise

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Non-technical

About

What is ViolationWatch?

ViolationWatch is a real-time property compliance monitoring platform specifically designed for NYC buildings. It monitors violations across 10 city agencies, including DOB, HPD, ECB, OATH, FDNY, 311, DEP, DOH, PRM, and DOT. The platform provides instant email and WhatsApp alerts, often within 10-20 minutes of a violation appearing, significantly faster than manual processes. Key features include a compliance calendar for tracking local laws like LL11 and LL97, an OATH fine manager, and 311 early warning alerts to address complaints before they become formal violations. ViolationWatch is a turnkey service, requiring no API key or technical setup, and offers portfolio management for multiple buildings.

Best used for

Ideal for property managers, landlords, and legal teams who need to proactively monitor NYC building violations, track compliance with local laws, and manage fines efficiently. Especially valuable for receiving early warnings on 311 complaints and ensuring timely resolution to avoid penalties.

Common actions

monitor building violations

track NYC compliance

manage property fines

receive real-time alerts

Capabilities

Key features

Real-time violation alerts
10 NYC agency monitoring
Compliance calendar tracking
OATH fine management
311 early warning system
Email, WhatsApp, Slack alerts
Portfolio management

Target Audience

property managerlandlordlawyer

Integrations

whatsappslack

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid · Enterprise

Not publicly disclosed. Check violationwatch.nyc for current pricing.

FAQs

Which NYC agencies does ViolationWatch monitor?

ViolationWatch monitors ten NYC agencies: DOB, HPD, ECB, OATH, FDNY, 311, DEP, DOH, PRM, and DOT. This comprehensive coverage ensures you receive alerts for a wide range of potential violations and complaints.

How quickly do violation alerts arrive?

For DOB and HPD, the detection engine re-scans city signals every few minutes. Most new violations are delivered to your inbox within 10–20 minutes of appearing in any source, providing near real-time updates.

Is there a free trial for ViolationWatch?

Yes, ViolationWatch offers a 7-day free trial. You can monitor any building for the entire week and cancel at any time with a single click, allowing you to test the service without commitment.

Can I monitor multiple NYC buildings with ViolationWatch?

Yes, ViolationWatch supports monitoring a portfolio of NYC buildings. For 10 or more buildings, a Portfolio plan is available, offering volume pricing, bulk import, dedicated account management, and white-labeled reports.

Does ViolationWatch track Local Law compliance?

Yes, ViolationWatch includes a compliance calendar that tracks deadlines for various local laws, including LL11 (facade), LL97 (carbon emissions), LL87 (energy audits), LL88 (sub-metering), and LL152 (gas piping).

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