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Elevator — Out of Service in Residential Building (Housing)
Construction · NYC DOB / HPD · NYC Admin Code §27-1001; 1 RCNY §3001-01
Elevator — Out of Service in Residential Building (Housing) is enforced by NYC DOB / HPD under NYC Admin Code §27-1001; 1 RCNY §3001-01. Severity default: Medium.
The rule
Residential buildings with elevators must maintain them in safe working order. Prolonged elevator outages in buildings with elderly or disabled tenants may be reported to DOB and HPD depending on building class.
What to photograph
- out of service sign on elevator in residential lobby visible from entrance
- tenant reporting prolonged outage — photo of posted notice with date
- building entrance with elevator inspection certificate expired
How to file a complaint
- Photograph the site, permit signage (or absence), and hazard.
- Capture job number from shed permit if posted.
- File at 311 under Construction, Scaffold Safety, or General Construction.
- Mark whether pedestrians are forced into traffic.
Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOB / HPD.
Penalties & fines
DOB violations carry civil penalties from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars; imminent hazards can trigger Stop Work Orders.
What happens after you file
DOB inspectors respond to safety complaints. Missing permits or after-hours work can result in immediate enforcement and work stoppage.
This rule is in our public reference corpus for SEO and training. In-app classification is not enabled yet — file via 311 using the steps above.
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FAQ
Can I file anonymously?
311 requires contact information for follow-up. Your identity is not shared with the violator. SidewalkSnitch requires phone verification for filings but does not auto-submit to 311.
Does SidewalkSnitch submit this to 311 automatically?
This rule category is reference-only in SidewalkSnitch today. File directly at 311.nyc.gov or call 311.