Summons 39175655Z — Vacate order compliance
Normalized lookup key: 039175655ZWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a Vacate Order was not obeyed at the cited premises or area. The inspector's description specifically references bedroom(s), Vacate Order and apartment 1C.
Specific record details: bedroom(s), Vacate Order, apartment 1C. The description also references Vacate Order FROM.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONERPER28-207.4. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - APT 1C WAS OBSERVED RE-OCCUPIED BY 2 FEMALE OCCUPANTS (ACCESS WAS DENIED TO 2 ADDL'T BDRMS): CONTRARY TO FULL VACA
- Issue date
- February 2, 2026
- Served date
- February 2, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 1F9 — 28-207.4 FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at time of inspection - apt 1c was observed re-occupied by 2 female occupants (access was denied to 2 addl't bdrms): contrary to full vaca.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging noncompliance with a Vacate Order—typically that a space subject to an order was occupied or used contrary to the restriction. Vacate-order issues are safety-sensitive and should be verified against the exact order.
What may be required to correct the condition
The current Vacate Order, the area it covers, and the conditions required for rescission should be reviewed before occupancy resumes. Correction may involve building work, permits, professional reports, inspections and a formal DOB process to lift or modify the order.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, the exact order, its effective date and scope, the inspector's observation of occupancy/use, and any evidence that the order had been rescinded or did not cover the cited area may matter.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the order number, premises/area covered, whether it was still effective on the inspection date, and what DOB required for rescission. If occupancy is disputed, gather contemporaneous evidence rather than relying on assumptions. Cross-reference the other order/summons number cited in the inspector narrative rather than reviewing this record in isolation. 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
- the Vacate Order and any amendments/rescission notice
- DOB inspection or reinspection records
- photographs and access/occupancy evidence
- permits, plans and professional reports used to correct the unsafe condition
- communications or filings seeking rescission