Record 1: ECB Violation #39163662Z — Work Without Permit / Unapproved Construction
What the source record says
The public description for 2433 65 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 states: “AS PER PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR ACTION ISSUED BY BADGE # 2418 FOR CELLAR HAS BEEN CONVERTED AND OCCUPIED AS A CLASS A APARTMENT WITH 2 MEANS OF EGRESS AND OCCUPIED BY 1 ADULT MALE. THERE IS NO PERMIT IN THE DEPT OF” Because the inspector identified a location within the premises, photos and repair proof should match that same area. 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
- permits
- approved drawings
- before-and-after photos
- contractor records
- legalization or restoration proof
Why this should not be ignored
Unpermitted work can block approvals, complicate closing or refinancing, and trigger repeat penalties.
- 103 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS