Summons 39558800Y — Construction housekeeping / debris
Normalized lookup key: 039558800YWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a debris or site-housekeeping condition. The inspector's description specifically references debris/housekeeping and exposure 1.
Specific record details: debris/housekeeping, exposure 1.
Full violation description from the source extract
OBSERVED: LARGE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AT CORNER EXP 1-4. DEBRIS SUCH AS STYROFOAM, PIECES OF CONCRETE BLOCK, BLACK PLASTIC BAGS, BROKEN GYPSUM & CARDBOARD,AND OTHERS, CONTRARY TO BUILDING CODE AND CREATING TRIPPING
- Issue date
- September 3, 2026
- Served date
- September 3, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 181 — BC 3303.4 & 27-1018 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed: large amount of debris at corner exp 1-4. debris such as styrofoam, pieces of concrete block, black plastic bags, broken gypsum & cardboard,and others, contrary to building code and creating tripping.
What this violation means
The summons concerns debris, rubbish or construction housekeeping that DOB says created a code or safety problem at the site.
What may be required to correct the condition
Remove the cited debris/obstruction, restore safe housekeeping and confirm that storage/disposal practices meet the applicable site-safety rules. If the debris is tied to active construction, contractor/site-safety procedures may need to be adjusted.
What the OATH hearing may involve
Photographs, site logs, hauling/disposal records and evidence showing when the condition was corrected can be useful, especially where the issue was temporary.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the exact location, amount/type of material, whether it obstructed access or created another hazard, and how quickly it was removed.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- dated photographs
- site-safety or housekeeping logs
- hauling/disposal receipts
- contractor records
- proof of correction