Summons 39174078N — Structural or exterior maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039174078NWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component.
Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued January 15, 2026.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. IN DOB DOB VIO. C1501JG WAS ISSUED ON 7/15/2022 .RESPONDENT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENGINEER'S REPORT CONCERNING STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT CONDITIONS. AS OF 1/15/2026
- Issue date
- January 15, 2026
- Served date
- January 15, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 187 — 28-201.1 UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to comply with commissioner's order. in DOB DOB vio. c1501jg was issued on 7/15/2022 .respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 1/15/2026.
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.
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.
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