DOT and NYC Open Data draw on this database to power the public sidewalk violation search tools available at nyc.gov, letting owners, buyers, and title companies check a property's status by address. It records violation issue dates, defect types, dismissal history, and lien status in one place, which is far more useful than relying on paper notices alone. Property owners can use the same public-facing data to confirm a repair was properly logged as dismissed after their contractor's work passed inspection. More: NYC Open Data – Sidewalk Violations
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