Once the city completes the work, the Department of Finance bills the owner for the repair cost plus an administrative fee, and the owner has 90 days to pay before interest starts accruing and a formal lien attaches to the property. Unlike a standard violation, a lien is a monetary debt tied to the deed, not just a notice — it can block a sale or refinance until it's satisfied and generally costs more than hiring a private contractor would have. Acting within the original 75-day window is the only way to avoid this outcome entirely.
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