# NYC building violations

> Review NYC building violation records and dispositions.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-violations#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## What it does

Give Norma the NYC property and the period or question to research. Norma looks up DOB and ECB violation records, keeps the original record links and dates, and reports the coverage of the search.

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## Install

Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.

- [Add to Claude](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: NYC building violations — Review DOB and ECB violations, their status and recorded penalties.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/nyc-dob-violations/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to review DOB and ECB violation records for the NYC property in this brief. Keep each record’s source status and disposition, flag unresolved matters and report any inaccessible source separately.
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## What it researches

### Violation identity

Norma retains the source record, issue date, class and description.

### Status and amounts

Norma preserves source-reported status, disposition and amounts and checks what those fields mean.

### Coverage limits

Norma separates inaccessible sources from searches with no matches. The result does not establish regulatory clearance.

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## Workflow

1. **Locate** — Norma resolves the selected property and requested period.
2. **Research** — Norma retrieves the relevant DOB and ECB violation records and reads their current source definitions.
3. **Report** — Norma presents the findings, original links and any unavailable or incomplete sources.

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## Pairs with

Norma can read permits and filings to add context to the violation history.

- [NYC permits and filings](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-permits)

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## Related skills

NYC permits and filings — Research a NYC building’s permit and filing history.

NYC property report — Bring NYC property research together in one report.

- [NYC permits and filings](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-permits)
- [NYC property report](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-property-report)