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

189-03-189-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 6 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 189-03-189-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366. The source records identify work without a permit, dob/oath code-compliance issue, plumbing or gas work without a permit and a hearing date of November 24, 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.

Work without a permitDOB/OATH code-compliance issuePlumbing or gas work without a permitOccupancy / illegal conversion

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
189-03-189-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366
Borough
Queens
BIN
4155094
BBL
4072060034 (4/7206/34)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
6
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 24, 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
39204251M
Normalized: 039204251M		 November 24, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Work without a permit
39204252Y
Normalized: 039204252Y		 November 24, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39204253X
Normalized: 039204253X		 November 24, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Plumbing or gas work without a permit
39204254H
Normalized: 039204254H		 November 24, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Occupancy / illegal conversion
39204255J
Normalized: 039204255J		 November 24, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Public assembly compliance
39204256L
Normalized: 039204256L		 November 24, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Electrical 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 39204251M — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039204251M
OATH hearingNovember 24, 20269:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references partition walls.

Specific record details: partition walls.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS WITH DOORS. WALLS WERE BUILT TO CREATE RESTROOMS, KITCHENET AND STORAGE ROOMS WITH HOT WATER HEATER., OBTAIN PERMIT; OBTAIN P

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 101 — 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 observed FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS WITH DOORS. WALLS WERE BUILT TO CREATE RESTROOMS, KITCHENET AND STORAGE ROOMS WITH HOT WATER HEATER.

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.

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
Violation 2

Summons 39204252Y — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039204252Y
OATH hearingNovember 24, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references cellar.

Specific record details: cellar.

Full violation description from the source extract

OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. ATOI, I OBSERVED THE CELLAR SET UP WITH APPROX 250 CHAIRS. 2 RESTROOMS, KITCHENET WITH COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AND OTHER SINK

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 122 — 28-117.1 OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT C OF O
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed THE CELLAR SET UP WITH APPROX 250 CHAIRS. 2 RESTROOMS, KITCHENET WITH COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AND OTHER SINK.

What this violation means

This summons is a DOB/OATH code-compliance matter. The source description—not the category label alone—should control the factual review, because similarly classified summonses can involve very different physical conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

Start by verifying the cited condition against the current site and DOB record, then identify the qualified contractor, licensed trade or registered design professional—if any—needed for correction, permits, inspection or closeout.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the facts alleged, the condition on the inspection date, permit/approval history, responsibility for the cited area, and any reliable evidence of correction or contrary facts.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the exact allegation, cited code section, location, permit/approval history and any later agency activity. Avoid assuming a defense or correction path before the current record is checked.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • the summons and current OATH status
  • dated photographs
  • relevant DOB permits/plans/violations
  • contracts, invoices or professional reports tied to the cited condition
  • proof of correction where available
Violation 3

Summons 39204253X — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039204253X
OATH hearingNovember 24, 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 plumbing lines/fixtures.

Specific record details: plumbing lines/fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED PLUMBING WORK COMPLETED FOR 2, 2 PC RESTROOMS, ADDITIONAL SINKS (4) AND A HOT WATER HEATER., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS; OBTAIN PERMIT

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 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 observed PLUMBING WORK COMPLETED FOR 2, 2 PC RESTROOMS, ADDITIONAL SINKS (4) AND A HOT WATER HEATER.

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.

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 4

Summons 39204254H — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 039204254H
OATH hearingNovember 24, 20269:30 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.

Specific record details: cellar.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR BUILDINGS DEPT. RECORD. ATOI CELLAR IS BEING USED AS A SYNAGOGUE, WITH APPROX. 250 CHAIRS, 2, 2PC RRS 4 SINKS, KITCHENET, & HOT WATER HEATER & MINI SPLT HVAC

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 103 — 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 occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or buildings dept. record. atoi cellar is being used as a synagogue, with approx. 250 chairs, 2, 2pc rrs 4 sinks, kitchenet, & hot water heater & mini splt hvac.

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 5

Summons 39204255J — Public assembly compliance

Normalized lookup key: 039204255J
OATH hearingNovember 24, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a public-assembly occupancy or safety issue. The inspector's description specifically references lighting/illumination.

Specific record details: lighting/illumination.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER; LACK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC1008.2 (2022 CODE). ATOI, I OBSERVED APPROX 250 CHAIRS SET FOR SYNAGOGUE I

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Public Assembly
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 138 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF EMERGEN
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed APPROX 250 CHAIRS SET FOR SYNAGOGUE I.

What this violation means

This summons concerns public-assembly use or related safety/occupancy requirements. The approved occupancy, occupant load and event/use configuration should be checked against the DOB record.

What may be required to correct the condition

Review the Certificate of Occupancy, Place of Assembly approvals and current layout/use. Any required correction may involve occupancy limits, egress, approved seating/layout, permits or other life-safety measures.

What the OATH hearing may involve

The hearing can involve the approved assembly use, occupant load, actual conditions observed, event records and current approval documents.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify whether the cited use was authorized, what occupancy limits applied, and whether the inspector's observed layout/use matched the approved record.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • Certificate of Occupancy and Place of Assembly records
  • approved seating/layout plans
  • event/use records
  • photographs
  • inspection/correction records
Violation 6

Summons 39204256L — Electrical work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039204256L
OATH hearingNovember 24, 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 electrical wiring/equipment and lighting/illumination.

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

Full violation description from the source extract

ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK FOR A HOT WATER HEATER, MINI SPLIT HVAC UNIT AND SEVERAL OUTLETS BEING USED FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AND LIGHTING.

Issue date
September 15, 2026
Served date
September 16, 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 observed ELECTRICAL WORK FOR A HOT WATER HEATER, MINI SPLIT HVAC UNIT AND SEVERAL OUTLETS BEING USED FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AND 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.

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
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 189-03-189-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366

For 189-03-189-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366, the current source extract points to work without a permit, dob/oath code-compliance issue, plumbing or gas work without a permit. 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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