Durst Partners L.L.C. v. New York City Environmental Control Board

Proceeding (transferred to this Court by order of Supreme Court, New York County [Michael D. Stallman, J.], entered February 8, 2006), challenging respondent’s determination, dated July 28, 2005, which upheld an $800 fine against the owner of 829 Third Avenue, unanimously dismissed, without costs.

The owner of 829 Third Avenue was cited by the Department of Buildings for installing a commercial advertising sign on his premises without a permit, in violation of Building Code (Administrative Code of City of NY) § 27-147. Petitioner, the owner of the building adjacent to 829 Third Avenue, lacks…