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

188 Locust Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 4 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 188 Locust Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306. The source records identify electrical work without a permit, plumbing or gas work without a permit, occupancy / illegal conversion 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.

Electrical work without a permitPlumbing or gas work without a permitOccupancy / illegal conversion

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
188 Locust Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
Borough
Staten Island
BIN
5052525
BBL
5036340063 (5/3634/63)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
4
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 summonsHearing date / timeSeverityRecord category
39201430Y
Normalized: 039201430Y		 November 4, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Electrical work without a permit
39201431X
Normalized: 039201431X		 November 4, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Plumbing or gas work without a permit
39201432H
Normalized: 039201432H		 November 4, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Occupancy / illegal conversion
39201433J
Normalized: 039201433J		 November 4, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Plumbing or gas work without a permit

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 39201430Y — Electrical work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039201430Y
OATH hearingNovember 4, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that electrical wiring or equipment was installed without the required electrical permit or approval. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, electrical wiring/equipment and lighting/illumination.

Specific record details: cellar, electrical wiring/equipment, lighting/illumination.

Full violation description from the source extract

AS PER PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION ISSUED ON 04/20/2026 BY BADGE 3407 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED AT CELLAR INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR FIXTURES, LIGHTING

Issue date
August 21, 2026
Served date
August 21, 2026
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 1C9 — 27-3018(B) ELECTRICAL 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 INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR FIXTURES, LIGHTING.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that electrical work was installed without the required approval or permit. Electrical summonses often turn on both the physical wiring/equipment observed and whether a valid electrical filing or permit covered that scope.

What may be required to correct the condition

The permit history and current electrical condition should be checked first. If the wiring is to remain, a New York City licensed electrician may need to evaluate the work, obtain the appropriate electrical filing/permit where available, make any required corrections, and complete inspection or sign-off steps. If the work cannot remain, restoration/removal may be the alternative.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, evidence may include the electrical permit history, photographs showing the condition at the cited location, the scope of any existing permit, invoices or contractor records, and proof of correction if work was later legalized or removed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Confirm whether the cited wiring/equipment was actually new work, whether it fell within an existing electrical filing, whether the location and scope in the summons match the site, and whether subsequent permitted correction changes the evidentiary picture. 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

  • electrical permits/filings and inspection records
  • photographs of the cited wiring or equipment
  • licensed-electrician invoices or reports
  • approved construction plans if the electrical scope is part of a larger alteration
  • proof of correction and any Certificate of Correction submission
Violation 2

Summons 39201431X — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039201431X
OATH hearingNovember 4, 20269:30 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 kitchen.

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

Full violation description from the source extract

AS PER PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION ISSUED ON 04/20/2026 BY BADGE 3407 FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT AT CELLAR LEVEL ,ERECTED PARTITION WALLS,FOR LIVING ROOM, BATHROOM,KITCHEN ,AND A ROOM,THERE IS NO PERM

Issue date
August 21, 2026
Served date
August 21, 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 as per previous request for corrective action issued on 04/20/2026 by badge 3407 for work without a permit at cellar level ,erected partition walls,for living room, bathroom,kitchen ,and a room,there is no perm.

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 3

Summons 39201432H — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 039201432H
OATH hearingNovember 4, 202610:30 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 and partition walls.

Specific record details: cellar, partition walls.

Full violation description from the source extract

AS PER PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION ISSUED ON 04/20/2026 BY BADGE 3407 ,FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY BY THE C OF O ,AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AT CELLAR, PARTITION WALLS INSTALLED CREATING A LIVING ROO

Issue date
August 21, 2026
Served date
August 21, 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 CELLAR, PARTITION WALLS INSTALLED CREATING A LIVING ROO.

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.

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.

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
Violation 4

Summons 39201433J — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039201433J
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, bathroom fixtures and plumbing lines/fixtures.

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

Full violation description from the source extract

AS PER PERVIOUS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION ISSUED ON 04/20/2026 BY BADGE 3407 ,FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT ,AT CELLAR WATER AND WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR 3 PIECE BATHROOM ,TOILET, BATHTUB, AND SHOWER ,ALSO GAS

Issue date
August 21, 2026
Served date
August 21, 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 as per pervious request for corrective action issued on 04/20/2026 by badge 3407 ,for work without a permit ,at cellar water and waste lines installed for 3 piece bathroom ,toilet, bathtub, and shower ,also gas.

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
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 188 Locust Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

For 188 Locust Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306, the current source extract points to electrical work without a permit, 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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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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