Hearings
What is OATH and How Do NYC Administrative Hearings Work?
OATH (Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings) is NYC's central administrative court that conducts hearings for violations issued by city agencies like DOB, HPD, FDNY, and DSNY. OATH hearings determine liability and set penalties. You can represent yourself or hire an attorney to contest violations, request adjournments, or negotiate settlements.
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What is Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)?
The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) serves as NYC's central administrative court. OATH conducts hearings for violations issued by over 20 city agencies, including DOB, HPD, FDNY, DSNY, DEP, and DOH. The ECB (Environmental Control Board) division handles quality-of-life violations. OATH hearings are presided over by Administrative Law Judges who determine whether violations are proven and set appropriate penalties.
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Information about appealing OATH decisions
DOF ECB Violation Payments
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ECB/OATH Notices of Violation Database
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Hearings and Defaults
Information about responding to summons and default judgments
Frequently Asked Questions About OATH
OATH Contact Information
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