Steven Bastian is the Environmental Control Board (ECB) Violations Manager at Wavecrest Management. The New York City ECB is a division of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearing (OATH) dedicated to addressing tickets given by the City’s agencies, including the Department of Buildings (DOB). With over 11 years of industry experience, Steven has a knack for digging into data, finding patterns, and unravelling their meaning. His responsibilities include recording and updating the statuses of open violations, meticulously completing corrections paperwork required for submission to relevant agencies, thoroughly reviewing DOB NOW filings, initiating payment requests for various filing fees and violation penalties, and working directly with property managers and vendors to bring violation conditions into compliance.
Since joining Wavecrest in 2013, Steven has developed in-depth knowledge of intricate systems, like elevator and boiler structures, as well as proficiency in navigating local laws and annual filing requirements. He started in the Accounts Payable Department and quickly assumed responsibility for the Energy Department. Steven then transitioned to a Field Property Manager position in the Bronx before entering his current role at the main office, where he truly gets to flex his tech prowess. He is also a Registered Apartment Manager (RAM).