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

138 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 1 DOB/ECB OATH summons with 138 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003. The source records identify elevator compliance / maintenance and a hearing date of November 5, 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.

Elevator compliance / maintenance

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
138 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Borough
Manhattan
BIN
1017807
BBL
1008710051 (1/871/51)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
1
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 5, 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
39202378K
Normalized: 039202378K
November 5, 2026
8:30 AM
CLASS - 1 Elevator compliance / maintenance

How the summonses fit together at this property

This page contains one resolved summons for this property. Its source allegation concerns elevator compliance / maintenance; the hearing and correction tracks should still be treated separately, because resolving the physical condition does not by itself prove the OATH/DOB record has been closed.

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 39202378K — Elevator compliance / maintenance

Normalized lookup key: 039202378K
OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges an elevator maintenance, equipment or operational safety condition.

Record context: source category Elevators, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 31, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

VF... CEASE USED... ALARM AND COMMUNICATION DEFECTIVE ...REPAIR ALARM AND COMMUNICATION , CONTACT DOB AT EIR @NYC GOV 2123932435.. TO RETURN DEVICE TO SERVICE... 2.L.10... .. 8.6.4.15... CAR SILL AND HOIST WAY

Issue date
August 31, 2026
Served date
August 31, 2026
Source violation type
Elevators
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 151 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning vf... cease used... alarm and communication defective ...repair alarm and communication , contact DOB at eir @NYC gov 2123932435.. to return device to service... 2.l.10... .. 8.6.4.15... car sill and hoist way.

What this violation means

This summons concerns elevator equipment, maintenance or operational safety. Elevator violations are often tied to a specific device condition and should be evaluated by the responsible licensed elevator agency or other qualified elevator professional.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited elevator component or maintenance issue should be inspected and corrected by the appropriate licensed elevator contractor/agency. Depending on the record, DOB NOW: Safety filings, tests, inspection documentation or proof of correction may also be needed.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, the equipment condition on the inspection date, maintenance/test records, device history, photographs or service reports, and proof of timely correction may be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Confirm the device/elevator involved, the exact cited defect, maintenance and test history, whether the elevator was taken out of service if required, and whether later inspection or repair records document the condition.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • elevator maintenance and service logs
  • inspection/test records
  • licensed-elevator-contractor repair documentation
  • photographs where useful
  • DOB NOW/BIS device and violation records
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 138 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

For 138 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003, the current source extract points to elevator compliance / maintenance. The engagement can stay focused on this summons while also checking the underlying DOB record so the physical correction and agency closeout are not treated as the same step. 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.

Official government starting points

Verify the current OATH / DOB record

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.