Understanding and Managing Boston Public Works Violations: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Boston Public Works Violations: Comprehensive Guide to Fines and Payments

The Boston Public Works Violations dataset contains information on code violations related to public works in the City of Boston, such as trash and snow and ice infractions. It includes details on how to pay fines for these violations, either online, by mail, or in person at Boston City Hall, as well as guidelines for appealing a violation and information on applicable late fees.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
Lot Lot number of the property
city City where the property is located
Block Block number within a city
Cycle Inspection or maintenance cycle
Month Month related to a specific event or record
state State where the property is located
Borough Borough or district within a city
Zip Code Postal code of the property location
Street Name Name of the street where the property is located
House Number Street address number of the property
country_code ISO code for the country
Building Class Classification of the building type
Tax Class Code Code representing the tax classification
Community Board Local community board jurisdiction
Water Debt Only Indicates if debt is solely related to water
Council District City council district of the property
full_street_address Complete street address of the property

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Geography

City of Boston limits

The Boston Public Works Violations dataset covers code violations related to public works within the City of Boston, including issues like trash, snow, and ice violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boston Public Works Violations dataset?
The Boston Public Works Violations dataset is a comprehensive collection of records detailing code violations related to public works within the City of Boston. This dataset includes information on various types of violations, such as trash and snow and ice tickets, along with details on how to pay fines, appeal violations, and the process of code enforcement. It serves as a valuable resource for constituents, providing insights into the city's efforts to maintain public order and cleanliness.
What is the history of this dataset?

This dataset originates from the City of Boston's Public Works Department, which is responsible for managing various public services and records, including code violations.

How often is the data updated?
Sporadically
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The Boston Public Works Violations dataset provides comprehensive coverage of code violations related to trash, snow, and ice in the City of Boston. The dataset includes information about the nature of the violation, the associated fines, and the payment process. It offers details on how to pay fines online or by mail, and provides guidelines for appealing a code violation. Additionally, it includes information on late fees and the timeframe for paying the original fine without incurring additional charges. The dataset is essential for residents, property owners, and businesses in Boston to understand the procedures and penalties related to public works violations. Additionally, it serves as a resource for ensuring compliance with city regulations and maintaining community standards.
Why is the Boston Public Works Violations dataset valuable?
The Boston Public Works Violations dataset is valuable because it provides detailed insights into municipal code violations, enabling analysis of compliance trends, resource allocation, and the effectiveness of enforcement policies, ultimately helping improve city management and resident quality of life.
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Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Boston Public Works Violations
Description
The dataset provides information on how to pay fines for code violations in Boston.
Update Frequency
Sporadically
Coverage
City of Boston limits
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
~780K Rows
Maintained By
City of Boston Public Works Department
License

Unknown