Violation status: Dismissed The status assigned after DOT's dismissal inspection confirms a sidewalk repair meets city standards, closing out the violation record.
Reaching dismissed status requires more than finishing the concrete work — the owner or contractor must request a dismissal inspection through 311, and an inspector must sign off that the repair matches the flags and defect types on the original notice. Once dismissed, DOT notifies the County Clerk to remove the filing, which is the step that actually clears the property for a clean title search. Skipping the inspection request leaves a completed repair sitting under an open status indefinitely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Violation status: Dismissed
What does dismissed status mean?
That DOT's dismissal inspection confirmed the repair meets City standards and the violation record has been closed.
How is dismissed status obtained?
By completing the repair, requesting a dismissal inspection through 311, and having an inspector sign off that the work matches the flags and defect types on the original notice.
Does dismissal clear the title record?
Yes. DOT notifies the County Clerk to remove the filing, which is the step that produces a clean title search.
What if I finished the work but never requested inspection?
The violation stays open indefinitely, even though the concrete is repaired. The inspection request is a required step.