Receiving a notice from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is a property manager’s worst nightmare, especially if it is a severe infraction. Swift, decisive action is critical to protect your tenants’ well-being and your bottom line from extreme financial penalties.
What Exactly is an HPD Class C Violation?
HPD Class C violations are strictly classified as “immediately hazardous” issues that pose a direct, severe threat to tenant health and safety. While Class A (non-hazardous) and Class B (hazardous) citations allow a bit more time for remediation, Class C violations demand almost instant correction.
Common Examples of Class C Citations
These critical citations are commonly issued for severe hazards like inadequate heat or hot water during the freezing NYC winter months, defective window guards, or missing smoke detectors. They also frequently cover raw sewage, active mold outbreaks, and dangerous lead-based paint hazards, which require highly specialized environmental intervention.
The Timeline & The Penalties
Landlords typically have just 24 hours to 21 days to completely resolve these hazards, depending on the specific infraction type. Failing to meet these strict administrative deadlines results in aggressive daily fines ranging from $50 to over $500 per day, quickly turning a single citation into a massive financial liability.
How to Certify Correction Properly
After the physical hazard is professionally remediated, you must accurately complete the HPD Certificate of Correction form. This documentation, along with any necessary proof, must be submitted online via eCertification or by certified mail before the close-out date to officially clear your property’s record.
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