Summons 39173597K — Structural or exterior maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039173597KWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component. The inspector's description specifically references plumbing lines/fixtures, brick/masonry condition and debris/housekeeping.
Specific record details: plumbing lines/fixtures, brick/masonry condition, debris/housekeeping.
Full violation description from the source extract
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AT ALL4 EXPOSURES. DEBRIS CONSISTS OF WOOD, MASONRY, BUCKETS, OLD SHOPPING CARTS, PLUMBING PIPES, ETC. APPROX 10 YDS, MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONSTRUCTION HOUSEKEEPING
- Issue date
- January 13, 2026
- Served date
- January 13, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 181 — BC 3303.4 & 27-1018 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed construction debris at all4 exposures. debris consists of wood, masonry, buckets, old shopping carts, plumbing pipes, etc. approx 10 yds, maintain adequate construction housekeeping.
What this violation means
This violation concerns maintenance of a structural, masonry, exterior-wall, railing, parapet or similar building component. The significance depends on the exact defect and whether it presents a falling, stability or weather-protection hazard.
What may be required to correct the condition
The condition should be evaluated by the appropriate qualified contractor and, where structural judgment is required, a registered architect or professional engineer. Repairs may require drawings, permits, probes, controlled-access protection or inspections depending on the scope. Because plumbing or gas components are described, a licensed-trade review may be needed even if the main summons is categorized differently.
What the OATH hearing may involve
The hearing may involve the physical condition observed, its location and severity, photographs, professional reports, maintenance history and proof of repair.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the exact component and location, whether the defect existed as described, whether emergency protection was installed, and whether a professional assessment or later repair documents the true condition. 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
- dated photographs
- architect/engineer reports if structural issues are involved
- repair contracts/invoices
- permits and inspection records
- maintenance or prior repair records