The penalty for failure to file a certificate of correction for an Immediately Hazardous Class 1 summons will be increased from $3,000 to $5,000. The increased penalty will apply to summonses issued on or after May 15, 2022, for an immediately hazardous condition at a construction site that is not a one- to four-family home.

Immediately Hazardous Violation (AEUHAZ) Civil Penalty Payments

To pay an Immediately Hazardous Violation Civil Penalty fee, log into eFiling at www.nyc.gov/dobeFiling and select Express Cashier Payments and Hazardous Violation Fees. Payment can be made by eCheck or credit card. Credit card payments include a 2% service charge. Payments in-person or by mail are not accepted.

Certificates of Correction for Immediately Hazardous Class 1 Summonses

A Certificate of Correction request must be submitted to resolve an open OATH summons.  Upload Certificate of Correction documents by using an eFiling account to log into DOB NOW at www.nyc.gov/dobnow and select the BIS Options portal. If you need to create an eFiling account, visit www.nyc.gov/eFilingtips. For forms, questions about resolving an OATH summons or certifying correction, visit www.nyc.gov/aeu, or submit an inquiry at www.nyc.gov/dobhelp.

See attached Service Notice for your reference:

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/cofc_penalties-sn.pdf