HPD Enforcement Programs
What is the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP)?
Each year (around January 31st), 200 – 250 properties throughout the five boroughs are selected to be in the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP). Criteria for AEP selection includes the number of open Class B and C violations, as well as the amount of any outstanding ERP charges.
Properties included in the AEP are informed via issuance of a Class I HPD violation, as well as posted notice at the property. Failure to correct qualifying conditions (violations and charges) within the first 4 months of program inclusion may result in additional ERP charges, liens, and fines.
You can access more information about the AEP (including published lists of each year’s participating buildings) here.
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Quick Facts
- HPD performs hundreds of thousands of code inspections each year.
- On average, HPD investigates/closes a complaint within 11.3 days, per their 2016 report.
- HPD includes the Housing Litigation Division, which initiates cases in Housing Court.
