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

1543-1545 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 2 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 1543-1545 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. The source records identify plumbing or gas work without a permit, occupancy / illegal conversion and a hearing date of November 9, 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.

Plumbing or gas work without a permitOccupancy / illegal conversion

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
1543-1545 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3053684
BBL
3018580045 (3/1858/45)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
2
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 9, 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
35685795P
Normalized: 035685795P		 November 9, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Plumbing or gas work without a permit
35685964R
Normalized: 035685964R		 November 9, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Occupancy / illegal conversion

How the summonses fit together at this property

The summonses appear to describe different enforcement components of a broader alteration/occupancy issue: the record includes an occupancy or conversion allegation together with unpermitted construction or trade work. Several descriptions point to the same area (cellar), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. A coordinated review should compare the legal occupancy, plans and permit history before deciding whether restoration or legalization is practical, while keeping each summons's hearing date and evidence separate.

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 35685795P — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 035685795P
OATH hearingNovember 9, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that plumbing and/or gas work was installed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, partition walls, bathroom fixtures and plumbing lines/fixtures.

Specific record details: cellar, partition walls, bathroom fixtures, plumbing lines/fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL FULL HEIGHT PARTITION, KITCHENETTE AND A FULL 3 PIECE BATHROOM WITH SHOWER. NO PERMITS OBTAINEDFOR ANY PLUMBING, ELECTRIC OR CONSTRUCTION WORK. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT

Issue date
July 19, 2026
Served date
July 19, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 201 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit. noted at cellar level full height partition, kitchenette and a full 3 piece bathroom with shower. no permits obtainedfor any plumbing, electric or construction work.

What this violation means

This summons concerns plumbing and/or gas work that DOB says was installed without the required permit. The cited fixtures, water/waste piping or gas piping should be compared with the legal plans and permit history.

What may be required to correct the condition

Depending on the condition, a New York City licensed master plumber and, where design work is involved, a registered design professional may need to determine whether the installation can be legalized or must be removed/restored. Permits, pressure/testing requirements, inspections and closeout may apply.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the hearing, records showing whether the plumbing/gas scope was permitted, when it was installed, who performed it, and whether the cited fixtures or lines existed as described can be important. Correction evidence does not automatically resolve every hearing issue, but it can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Check existing plumbing/gas permits, approved plans, the exact fixtures and piping described, and whether the cited work is part of a broader occupancy or conversion condition. If gas piping is involved, do not assume it can remain without licensed review. 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

  • plumbing/gas permits and approved plans
  • licensed-plumber records, invoices or test documentation
  • photographs of the cited fixtures and piping
  • inspection/sign-off records
  • proof of correction and Certificate of Correction materials where applicable
Violation 2

Summons 35685964R — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 035685964R
OATH hearingNovember 9, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that the property's observed use or dwelling configuration did not match the legal occupancy shown in the cited DOB record. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, partition walls, bathroom fixtures and electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: cellar, partition walls, bathroom fixtures, electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO C OF O. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLARLEVEL, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING MULTIPLE ROOMS ALONG W/3 PIECE BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE. ALSO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT CELLAR

Issue date
July 19, 2026
Served date
July 19, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 203 — 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED AT CELLARLEVEL, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING MULTIPLE ROOMS ALONG W/3 PIECE BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE. ALSO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT CELLAR.

What this violation means

This type of summons concerns use or occupancy that DOB says is inconsistent with the approved Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record. The central question is not just what rooms exist, but whether the present dwelling/use configuration is legally authorized.

What may be required to correct the condition

A practical correction review usually starts by comparing the current layout and use with the Certificate of Occupancy, approved plans, I-card/MDR or other historical records. Depending on what the records allow, the path may involve restoration to the approved use or a legalization filing if zoning, egress, fire-safety and building-code requirements can be met. The legal-use record should be obtained before deciding whether the present configuration can remain. Because electrical work is mentioned, any correction plan should separately verify whether licensed electrical work, filing or inspection is required.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the OATH matter, useful questions include what legal-use record DOB relied on, what the inspector actually observed, whether the cited space was occupied as alleged on the inspection date, and whether photographs, leases, plans or historical records support or contradict the stated occupancy.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the legal-use/occupancy history, the exact location cited, prior permits and alteration applications, and whether the source record accurately describes the number and type of dwelling units or the use of the cited space. Legalization should not be assumed until zoning and code feasibility are checked. 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

  • Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record
  • approved plans and alteration applications
  • current photographs of the cited rooms/use
  • leases or occupancy records if relevant
  • prior permits, inspections and sign-offs
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 1543-1545 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

For 1543-1545 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216, the current source extract points to plumbing or gas work without a permit, occupancy / illegal conversion. Because this property has multiple summonses, the practical advantage is coordinating record research, hearing preparation and correction work as one property matter while still tracking each summons separately. 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.

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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.

General information / not legal advice: The explanatory and procedural information on this page is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Property-specific defenses, filing requirements and correction strategies should be verified based on the current agency record and the circumstances of the matter.

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