Summons 39202304H — Vacate order compliance
Normalized lookup key: 039202304HWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a Vacate Order was not obeyed at the cited premises or area. The inspector's description specifically references Vacate Order and exposure 1.
Specific record details: Vacate Order, exposure 1.
Full violation description from the source extract
REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTN POSTED VACATE ORDER. ATOI OBSERVED AT EXP #1 DOOR, PREVIOUS POSTED VACATE # OP-64-25-03230 ISSUED ON 03/15/2025 REMOVED WITHOUT DOB PERMISSIONS., COMPLY WITH CODE
- Issue date
- August 28, 2026
- Served date
- August 28, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 1G1 — 28-207.4.4 REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning removed or defaced a writtn posted vacate order. atoi observed at exp #1 door, previous posted vacate # op-64-25-03230 issued on 03/15/2025 removed without DOB permissions.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging noncompliance with a Vacate Order—typically that a space subject to an order was occupied or used contrary to the restriction. Vacate-order issues are safety-sensitive and should be verified against the exact order.
What may be required to correct the condition
The current Vacate Order, the area it covers, and the conditions required for rescission should be reviewed before occupancy resumes. Correction may involve building work, permits, professional reports, inspections and a formal DOB process to lift or modify the order.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, the exact order, its effective date and scope, the inspector's observation of occupancy/use, and any evidence that the order had been rescinded or did not cover the cited area may matter.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the order number, premises/area covered, whether it was still effective on the inspection date, and what DOB required for rescission. If occupancy is disputed, gather contemporaneous evidence rather than relying on assumptions.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- the Vacate Order and any amendments/rescission notice
- DOB inspection or reinspection records
- photographs and access/occupancy evidence
- permits, plans and professional reports used to correct the unsafe condition
- communications or filings seeking rescission