Record 1: ECB Violation #39187830P — Work Without Permit / Unapproved Construction
What the source record says
The public description for 201 East 201 Street, Bronx, NY 10458 states: “WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: ELEVATOR INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT BEING OBTAINED AND APPLICATION BEING FILED., MAINTAIN ELEVATOR/CONVEYING SYSTEM; FILE APPLICATION AND OBTAIN PERMIT FOR WORK AND SCHEDULE TEST APPOINTMEN” Permit history should be compared against the alleged work, approved plans, contractor invoices, and any restoration or legalization path.
What this category usually means
The record appears to involve work DOB alleges was performed without required approval, permit issuance, or approved documents.
What a hearing on this record may have focused on
A hearing on this type of record may have asked whether the observed work existed, whether a permit covered it, whether the respondent was legally responsible, and whether the work was restored or legalized.
Documents and proof worth reviewing now
- before-and-after photos
- contractor records
- legalization or restoration proof
- permits
- approved drawings
Why this should not be ignored
Unpermitted work can block approvals, complicate closing or refinancing, and trigger repeat penalties.
- 151 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME