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Tier 1 — Violation-Linked Repairs
For When the Building Already Has Open Violations
These pros directly address HPD, DOB and DOHMH violations on your building. In most cases, your landlord is legally required to pay — check individual service pages for when you can force the bill.
Pest Control
For HPD pest violations, 311 rodent complaints & bed bug infestations.
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Mold Remediation
For Local Law 55 mold violations, moisture damage & HPD Class C hazards.
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HVAC Repair
For heat & hot water violations — NYC’s #1 winter complaint category.
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Plumbers
For leak complaints, hot water failures & plumbing code violations.
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Electricians
For DOB electrical violations, dead outlets & permitted wiring work.
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Painters
For Local Law 1 lead paint violations & Class C hazard remediation.
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Locksmith Services
For post-eviction lock changes & illegal landlord lockouts.
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Tier 2 — Pre-Lease & Investigation
For Before You Sign or Buy
Don’t inherit someone else’s violation history. These pros help you audit a building’s real condition before you commit.
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Tier 3 — Move-In Essentials
For After You’ve Checked the Building
Practical services for moving in and settling. Each one is filtered for building-specific quirks — elevator violations, COI requirements, pest history — so you don’t hire someone who’ll show up unprepared.
Moving Companies
Vetted for buildings with elevator violations & strict COI requirements.
Packing Services
Pest-history-aware packing for buildings with active roach/bed bug complaints.
Cleaning Services
Deep cleans after pest, mold or lead remediation work.
Storage Facilities
For tenants displaced by DOB vacate orders or major repairs.
Junk Removal
For clearing out after lead remediation, vacate orders or eviction cleanouts.
Furniture Assembly
Avoid building damage that triggers co-op fines & insurance claims.
Renters Insurance
Coverage for damage caused by unresolved building violations (leaks, mold, pests).
Internet Providers
Buildings with DOB cabling permits & fiber-ready riser certifications.
