Why Not Let the City Fix It For You?
City work costs 2–3× more and triggers a lien.
| Factor | City-Contracted | Private Contractor (Us) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-sqft cost | $45–$75 | $15–$25 |
| Timeline (post-day 75) | 60–180 days | 3–7 days |
| Permit handling | Bundled, opaque | Pulled in your name |
| Re-inspection | Auto-scheduled | We call & track |
| Negotiable price | No | Yes — written estimate |
| Lien on property | Yes — 9% interest | No |
| Blocks home sale | Yes | No |
| Guarantee | None | 100% money-back |
From "let the city handle it" to a tax lien.
- Day 0: DOT inspector posts NOV.
- Day 75: Compliance deadline expires.
- Day ~105: City crew performs repair at prevailing wage.
- Day ~135: HPD/DOF mails the bill (2–3× private rate).
- Day +90: Unpaid balance becomes a tax lien at 9%/yr.
- Next May: Lien sold in the city's annual tax lien sale.
What you give up by waiting.
- Price control. Fixed written estimate vs. open-ended municipal bill.
- Speed. 3–7 days vs. 3–6 months on the city's schedule.
- Quality recourse. Our 100% pass guarantee vs. zero recourse on city work.
- Clean title. No lien filing, no DOF bill, no closing complications.
- Discretion. Most homeowners never see us on site — work happens entirely on ROW.
Frequently Asked Questions
?What happens if I ignore my DOT sidewalk violation?
After 75 days the NYC DOT contracts the work itself, charges 2–3× private rates, and files a lien on your property at 9% annual interest.
?Is city-contracted work cheaper?
No. City work averages $45–$75 per square foot vs. $15–$25 for a licensed private contractor — because of prevailing wage, traffic-control overhead, and municipal admin fees.
?How fast does the city work compared to private?
City crews are scheduled 60–180 days after the deadline. Private contractors (us) clear violations in 3–7 days from signed estimate.
?Will the city lien expire on its own?
No. The lien grows at 9%/year compound interest until paid or sold in the annual tax lien sale.
Same-day on-site assessment. No obligation.
Send your NOV number (or just the address) and we'll have a licensed estimator at your property within 24 hours. We pull the DOT permit in your name, repair to spec, and call in the re-inspection — typically cleared in 3-7 business days.
- → Free written estimate, fixed price
- → Permit, repair, and re-inspection handled end-to-end
- → Lien removed if violation is past day 75
estimates@nycviolationremoval.com