J-51 Owners: File for an HPD
“Dismissal Request” and Receive a Reduced Rate

Keeping your building up to Code is an important part of owning or managing a building. HPD is encouraging owners of buildings that receive J-51 benefits to file for a “Dismissal Request” to ensure that HPD’s record of violations for your building reflects its actual condition. If you have corrected Code violations, you can request an inspection from HPD for the purpose of having those violations removed from HPD’s records.

To file for a Dismissal Request the following conditions must be met:

• A current and valid multiple dwelling registration for the premises
• No unpaid emergency repair charges for repairs performed by or on behalf of the Department
  No pending litigation or judgments by HPD against either the premises or the owner.

If you file a “Dismissal Request” form between May 1st and September 1st, 2008, HPD will conduct the inspection for a $300 fee. If you do not receive J-51 benefits, you may be charged up to $500.

Call the RSA Hotline and speak to a Counselor if you have any question regarding this matter at 212.214.9200.

You can access the Dismissal Request forms on the HPD website at or go to any Code Enforcement Borough Office:

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOROUGH OFFICES:

MANHATTAN: 94 OLD BROADWAY, 7TH FL. (212) 234-7443

BRONX: 1932 ARTHUR AVE., 3RD FL. (718) 579-6790

BROOKLYN: 701 EUCLID AVENUE, 1ST FL.
(718) 827-1942

BROOKLYN: 210 JORALEMON ST., 7TH FL. (212) 802-3662

QUEENS: 120-55 QUEENS BLVD., 1ST FL. (718) 286-0808 /0809

STATEN  ISLAND: STATEN ISLAND BOROUGH HALL,
1ST FL. (718) 816-2340