Summons 39168807N — Egress / fire-escape obstruction
Normalized lookup key: 039168807NWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant. The inspector's description specifically references fire escape and exposure 1.
Specific record details: fire escape, exposure 1.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER OBSTRUCTED WITH STAIRCASE. LOCATED EXPOSURE 1. POTENTIAL HAZARD, LADDER SHOULD BE FREE AND CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION., REPAIR A
- Issue date
- December 1, 2025
- Served date
- December 1, 2025
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed fire escape drop ladder obstructed with staircase. located exposure 1. potential hazard, ladder should be free and clear of obstruction., repair a.
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