Found OATH/ECB Violation before closing

[Dennis Chiu]

Ready to closing but found out the property had a OATH/ECB violation from 2005. The seller was motivated and willing to lower the purchase price to get the deal completed. How hard I’m getting the OATH/ECB violations removed? Is this expense or lengthy process dealing with it? We had planned to deliver vacancy and renovate the entire place ourselves.

Below is the specific violation conditions and remedy:

Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. Dear records indicates premises to be legally approved for a (2) family dwelling premises converted into (3)

Any thoughts / feedbacks, or if you had similar a situation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you