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November 2026 NYC DOB / ECB / OATH public-record review

1139 East 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 2 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 1139 East 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236. The source records identify plumbing or gas work without a permit, work without a permit and a hearing date of November 9, 2026. The sections below keep the source allegations separate from explanatory analysis so an owner, buyer, realtor, attorney, lender, property manager or contractor can see what the record says, what still needs verification, and what a practical next review could involve.

Plumbing or gas work without a permitWork without a permit

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
1139 East 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3225970
BBL
3080470026 (3/8047/26)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
2
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 9, 2026
Source extract
September 18, 2026
Source information: This page was compiled from NYC DOB/ECB/OATH public-record information contained in the November 2026 resolved-property dataset and the associated DOB/ECB source extract dated September 18, 2026. Agency records may change after the source data was obtained. Hearing dates, status, penalties, correction status and agency records should be verified with NYC OATH and DOB before relying on this page.

November 2026 hearing summary

ECB/OATH summonsHearing date / timeSeverityRecord category
39174519J
Normalized: 039174519J		 November 9, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Plumbing or gas work without a permit
39174523M
Normalized: 039174523M		 November 9, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Work without a permit

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 2 separate summonses. Some can be coordinated as one property matter for research, correction planning and document gathering, but each summons remains tied to its own allegation and hearing information. The practical goal is to avoid solving only one piece of the property record while another summons or correction requirement remains open.

Violation-by-violation record and analysis

Each section first identifies what comes directly from the source extract, then separates general explanatory and strategic considerations that may require current-record research or professional review.

Violation 1

Summons 39174519J — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039174519J
OATH hearingNovember 9, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that plumbing and/or gas work was installed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, bathroom fixtures and plumbing lines/fixtures.

Specific record details: cellar, bathroom fixtures, plumbing lines/fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED; AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES TO RESIDENTIAL SINK, 3 PIECE BATHROOM (SHOWER, SINK AND TOILET) AND INSTALLED OPEN GAS AS LINE NEAR RESIDENTIAL SINK., OBTAIN PERMIT

Issue date
January 20, 2026
Served date
January 20, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 101 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit. noted; at cellar level installed water and waste lines to residential sink, 3 piece bathroom (shower, sink and toilet) and installed open gas as line near residential sink.

What this violation means

This summons concerns plumbing and/or gas work that DOB says was installed without the required permit. The cited fixtures, water/waste piping or gas piping should be compared with the legal plans and permit history.

What may be required to correct the condition

Depending on the condition, a New York City licensed master plumber and, where design work is involved, a registered design professional may need to determine whether the installation can be legalized or must be removed/restored. Permits, pressure/testing requirements, inspections and closeout may apply.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the hearing, records showing whether the plumbing/gas scope was permitted, when it was installed, who performed it, and whether the cited fixtures or lines existed as described can be important. Correction evidence does not automatically resolve every hearing issue, but it can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Check existing plumbing/gas permits, approved plans, the exact fixtures and piping described, and whether the cited work is part of a broader occupancy or conversion condition. If gas piping is involved, do not assume it can remain without licensed review. Because the description identifies several physical components or locations, photographs and records should be matched to those specific details rather than submitted as general property evidence.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • plumbing/gas permits and approved plans
  • licensed-plumber records, invoices or test documentation
  • photographs of the cited fixtures and piping
  • inspection/sign-off records
  • proof of correction and Certificate of Correction materials where applicable
Violation 2

Summons 39174523M — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039174523M
OATH hearingNovember 9, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references partition walls.

Specific record details: partition walls.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED; AT GARAGE ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL WITH DOOR TO CREATE ROOM AND SUBDIVIDE GARAGE., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date
January 20, 2026
Served date
January 20, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 201 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit. noted; at garage erected full height partition wall with door to create room and subdivide garage.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that construction or alteration work occurred without the permit required for that scope. The key resolution question is whether the current condition can be legalized, is already covered by an existing approval, or must be restored/removed.

What may be required to correct the condition

Research the permit and approved-plan history before choosing a cure. If the work can legally remain, a registered architect or professional engineer may need to prepare or amend drawings and coordinate permits; licensed trades may be required for regulated work. If legalization is not viable, restoration to an approved condition may be the faster path.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the actual scope observed, the permit record in effect on the inspection date, whether the cited work matches an approved filing, who was responsible for the work, and any photographs or records showing the condition before or after correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Compare the inspector's description to the approved plans and permit scope, determine when the work was performed, and verify whether the work was exempt, previously approved, or later legalized. None of those possibilities should be assumed without records.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • DOB permit/application history
  • approved plans and amendments
  • photographs of the cited work
  • contracts, invoices and contractor records
  • proof of restoration/legalization and any inspection or sign-off records
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 1139 East 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

For 1139 East 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236, the current source extract points to plumbing or gas work without a permit, work without a permit. Because this property has multiple summonses, the practical advantage is coordinating record research, hearing preparation and correction work as one property matter while still tracking each summons separately. Building Violation LLC can scope the relevant record research, OATH hearing preparation/representation, permit or legal-use review, licensed-trade or registered-professional coordination, correction documentation and Certificate of Correction/closeout work where those steps actually apply. Detailed technical research and project work begin only after the applicable scope, authorization and payment are established.

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The source extract is a point-in-time record. Hearing dates, hearing status, penalties, correction status, permits and later agency filings can change. Use the official NYC systems below before making a decision or appearing at a hearing.

General information / not legal advice: The explanatory and procedural information on this page is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Property-specific defenses, filing requirements and correction strategies should be verified based on the current agency record and the circumstances of the matter.

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