Summons 39160447M — Egress / fire-escape obstruction
Normalized lookup key: 039160447MWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant. The inspector's description specifically references cellar and front area.
Specific record details: cellar, front area.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF APARTMENT 3L, I OBSERVED A LARGE DRESSER IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND IS OBSTRUCTING THE EGRESS. I THE CELLAR LEVEL THE EXIT DOO
- Issue date
- September 9, 2025
- Served date
- September 15, 2025
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- DEFAULT
- Certification status in source extract
- NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
- 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed A LARGE DRESSER IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND IS OBSTRUCTING THE EGRESS. I THE CELLAR LEVEL THE EXIT DOO.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging that required egress or a fire-escape route was obstructed or otherwise did not provide the required clear path. Egress conditions are life-safety issues and the exact route/location described matters.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited path should be cleared or restored so required egress is unobstructed. If the issue involves construction, stairs, doors, fire escapes or layout rather than movable objects, professional review and permits may be needed before the condition can be considered corrected. Any correction should preserve the required egress route rather than simply moving the problem to another part of the exit system.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, photographs from the inspection date, floor/egress plans, evidence showing whether the obstruction existed, and proof of prompt correction can be relevant.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Verify the exact egress route, whether the objects/condition actually reduced the required path, whether the cited area was a required exit component, and whether the condition had been corrected before or after service.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- dated photographs of the cited egress route
- approved floor/egress plans where applicable
- repair/removal records
- inspection reports
- proof of correction