On the Building Inspection Corruption Scandal

Mark Peters, New York Department of Investigation commissioner, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance talk about the year-long investigation of widespread corruption in the building inspection process, culminating in the arrest of 50 people on Tuesday.

A map showing buildings involved in a case of alleged bribery involving DOB and HPD inspectors.

(Office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance)

"The breadth of the allegations of corruptions are particularly shocking." - @ManhattanDA Cyrus Vance on DOB bribery investigation

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 11, 2015

Bribes accepted by over a dozen NYC building inspectors include: home mortgages, sports cars, a luxury cruise, and cold, hard cash.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 11, 2015

Commissioner Peters on @BrianLehrer: This case shows there are real penalties + consequences for engaging in corruption and bribery in NYC.

— NYC DOI Press Office (@DOINews) February 11, 2015

DOI Commissioner Peters: Our investigation began with a DOB employee coming forward and reporting criminal activity. The system worked.

— NYC DOI Press Office (@DOINews) February 11, 2015