We just refinanced our property. I knew we had four outstanding boiler violations but I had to remove them within 90 days of closing as a condition of the loan. Three violations were for failing to get the boiler inspected in 1994, 1995 and 2006. Those violations were pretty easy to get dismissed. I just paid $500 per violation and they were erased. Then, there was a violation that for the same failure to get the boiler inspected in 2010. But, in fact, it was issued in error. I got that cleared up today. I mailed in the proof of inspection and payment(a $30 fee) a couple of months ago. However, DOB said I had to send a copy of the FRONT and BACK of the check to them. C’mon. So, since there were torrential downpours today, I figured no one would be at DOB. I was right. I was in there for 45 minutes and got the violation removed. So, I should get money released from escrow in two weeks. Moral of the story is if you want to clear up a pretty straightforward violation, it is easier to go down to DOB and do it yourself. Have all your paperwork ready and it should be easy.