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

1546-1608 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 5 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 1546-1608 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236. The source records identify fire-safety condition, egress / fire-escape obstruction, failure to maintain and a hearing date of November 4, 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.

Fire-safety conditionEgress / fire-escape obstructionFailure to maintainPlumbing or gas work without a permit

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address: 1546-1608 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Borough: Brooklyn
BIN: 3222404
BBL: 3079550017 (3/7955/17)
Hearing month: November 2026
Violations on this page: 5
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract: November 4, 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 summons	Hearing date / time	Severity	Record category
39202356J Normalized: 039202356J	November 4, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Fire-safety condition
39202357L Normalized: 039202357L	November 4, 2026 9:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Egress / fire-escape obstruction
39202358N Normalized: 039202358N	November 4, 2026 10:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Failure to maintain
39202359P Normalized: 039202359P	November 4, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	Plumbing or gas work without a permit
39202360M Normalized: 039202360M	November 4, 2026 9:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Fire-safety condition

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 5 separate summonses. Some can be coordinated as one property matter for research, correction planning and document gathering, but each summons remains tied to its own allegation and hearing information. Several descriptions point to the same area (cellar), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. The practical goal is to avoid solving only one piece of the property record while another summons or correction requirement remains open.

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 39202356J — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039202356J

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references cellar and electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: cellar, electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SPRINKLER SYSTEM OS&Y VALVE IN CLOSED POSITION AT CELLAR LEVEL. EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AND UNCAPPED GAS LINES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT. DAMAGED/MISSING FIRE RATED MATERI

Issue date: August 28, 2026
Served date: August 29, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED SPRINKLER SYSTEM OS&Y VALVE IN CLOSED POSITION AT CELLAR LEVEL. EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AND UNCAPPED GAS LINES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT. DAMAGED/MISSING FIRE RATED MATERI.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition, such as combustible storage, a required fire-protection component, or another condition that could affect fire spread or safe operation of the building.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited fire-hazard condition should be removed or corrected promptly. If the condition involves a building system or rated construction rather than simple housekeeping, the applicable approved plans, fire-protection requirements and licensed-professional/trade work should be reviewed. 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

Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs
fire-protection/system records where relevant
repair/removal invoices
approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
proof of correction

Violation 2

Summons 39202357L — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 039202357L

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20269:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant. The inspector's description specifically references rear area.

Specific record details: rear area.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXITS BLOCKED/OBSTRUCTED WITH ROLL DOWN GATES, CABLE AND PADLOCKS AS WELL AS SLIDE BOLTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATION THROUGHOUT. EXIT PASSAGEWAY PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED AT REAR YAR

Issue date: August 28, 2026
Served date: August 29, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXITS BLOCKED/OBSTRUCTED WITH ROLL DOWN GATES, CABLE AND PADLOCKS AS WELL AS SLIDE BOLTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATION THROUGHOUT. EXIT PASSAGEWAY PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED AT REAR YAR.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that required egress or a fire-escape route was obstructed or otherwise did not provide the required clear path. Egress conditions are life-safety issues and the exact route/location described matters.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited path should be cleared or restored so required egress is unobstructed. If the issue involves construction, stairs, doors, fire escapes or layout rather than movable objects, professional review and permits may be needed before the condition can be considered corrected. Any correction should preserve the required egress route rather than simply moving the problem to another part of the exit system.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, photographs from the inspection date, floor/egress plans, evidence showing whether the obstruction existed, and proof of prompt correction can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the exact egress route, whether the objects/condition actually reduced the required path, whether the cited area was a required exit component, and whether the condition had been corrected before or after service.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs of the cited egress route
approved floor/egress plans where applicable
repair/removal records
inspection reports
proof of correction

Violation 3

Summons 39202358N — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039202358N

OATH hearingNovember 4, 202610:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 28, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SLIDE BOLTS INSTALLED ON MULTIPLE EXIT DOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST-STY LEVEL., PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE

Issue date: August 28, 2026
Served date: August 29, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

126 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED SLIDE BOLTS INSTALLED ON MULTIPLE EXIT DOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST-STY LEVEL., PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging failure to maintain the building or a building component in a code-compliant condition. The broad label matters less than the particular defect described by the inspector.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited component should be inspected and repaired by the appropriate qualified contractor or licensed/registered professional where the work requires it. Permits or filings may be needed if the repair goes beyond ordinary maintenance.

What the OATH hearing may involve

The strongest factual material usually concerns the exact condition on the inspection date: photographs, maintenance records, professional reports, repair invoices and proof of correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Focus on the precise component and location in the description, whether the defect existed as alleged, whether the owner/respondent controlled that area, and whether later inspection or repair records clarify the condition.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs
maintenance and repair records
contractor or professional reports
permits/inspection records if repair work required them
proof of correction

Violation 4

Summons 39202359P — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039202359P

OATH hearingNovember 4, 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 and bathroom fixtures.

Specific record details: cellar, partition walls, bathroom fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING (2)- 3 PIECE BATHROOMS. NO PERMITS FOR THIS WORK FOUND ON DOB RECORDS., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date: August 28, 2026
Served date: August 29, 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 at the inspection OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING (2)- 3 PIECE BATHROOMS. NO PERMITS FOR THIS WORK FOUND ON DOB RECORDS.

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 5

Summons 39202360M — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039202360M

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20269:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references kitchen.

Specific record details: kitchen.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROX. 8 PROPANE CYLINDERS, 4 ATTACHED TO SPACE HEATERS AND 4 STORED AT KITCHEN AREA OF 1ST-STY LEVEL, MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE

Issue date: August 28, 2026
Served date: August 29, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

183 — BC 3303.4.6 & 27-1018 UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED APPROX. 8 PROPANE CYLINDERS, 4 ATTACHED TO SPACE HEATERS AND 4 STORED AT KITCHEN AREA OF 1ST-STY LEVEL, MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE.

What this violation means

What may be required to correct the condition

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs
fire-protection/system records where relevant
repair/removal invoices
approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
proof of correction

Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 1546-1608 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

For 1546-1608 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236, the current source extract points to fire-safety condition, egress / fire-escape obstruction, failure to maintain. 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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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.

Verify OATH summons informationSearch by summons number, address or name in the official OATH Summons Finder.
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Review NYC DOB guidance for resolving a summons or violationOfficial DOB overview of OATH summons and DOB violation resolution.
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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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