K. and B. wrote: “We live on the block across from the new Mr. Exotix and have been trying to determine if the neon flashing sign has a permit. It’s become such an eyesore for the building with the storefront décor in the first place, however what is most irritating is the lights that seem to be operating around the clock. I was under the impression that flashing signage was against NYC laws. There might not be any recourse for ugly, but the flashing we are praying is against the rules – it flashes right into our home.”

By the time I reached out to the Department of Buildings, they already had a complaint about the sign and they had sent an inspector to the scene to investigate the complaint.

Illuminated and flashing signs *are* allowed in the neighborhood as per zoning, but would require a DOB permit. And it appears that Mr. Exoctix does not have one. DOB inspectors visited the property this morning and issued a work without a permit violation for the illegal signage.

We will see where it goes from here…