Summons 39195600J — Work without a permit
Normalized lookup key: 039195600JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references second floor.
Specific record details: second floor. The description also references Stop Work Order AND.
Full violation description from the source extract
PSWO AND ECB VIOLATION ISSUED FOR W W/O PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR LEVEL MORE THAN 50% OF TOTAL AREA IN THE PROCESS OF DEMOLITION. STOP ALL DEMOLITION EXCEPT TO MAKE SITE SAFE., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS
- Issue date
- July 10, 2026
- Served date
- July 10, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 201 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning pswo and ECB violation issued for w without permit. observed at 2nd floor level more than 50% of total area in the process of demolition. stop all demolition except to make site safe.
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. Cross-reference the other order/summons number cited in the inspector narrative rather than reviewing this record in isolation.
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