DoB fine hike.

The city's Department of Buildings has increased all civil penalties associated with Work Without a Permit Violations.

Regardless of the date of issuance, the penalty for a Work Without a Permit for 1 & 2 family houses is increased to four times the amount of the permit filing fee, and a minimum of $500. For all other work performed without a permit the penalty is increased to 14 times the amount of the permit filing fee, with a $5,000 minimum.