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

2238 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 3 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 2238 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223. The source records identify occupancy / illegal conversion, egress / fire-escape obstruction, work without a permit 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.

Occupancy / illegal conversionEgress / fire-escape obstructionWork without a permit

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
2238 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3346082
BBL
3071030030 (3/7103/30)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
3
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
39201915M
Normalized: 039201915M		 November 4, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Occupancy / illegal conversion
39201916Y
Normalized: 039201916Y		 November 4, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Egress / fire-escape obstruction
39201917X
Normalized: 039201917X		 November 4, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 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. 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 39201915M — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 039201915M
OATH hearingNovember 4, 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 dwelling/occupancy configuration and Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Specific record details: dwelling/occupancy configuration, Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AS PER C.O.O#192652 INDICATES 2ND FL: ONE FAMILY DWEL. /3RD FL :ONE FAMILY DWELLING .ATOI I OBSERVED AT 2ND &

Issue date
August 26, 2026
Served date
August 26, 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 observed AT 2ND &.

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 2

Summons 39201916Y — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 039201916Y
OATH hearingNovember 4, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 26, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1 (2008 CODE); 27- 366; BC 1021.1 (2014 CODE); BC 1006.3 (2022 CODE). AT TIME OF INS

Issue date
August 26, 2026
Served date
August 26, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 189 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PR
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code); 27- 366; bc 1021.1 (2014 code); bc 1006.3 (2022 code). at time of ins.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that required egress or a fire-escape route was obstructed or otherwise did not provide the required clear path. Egress conditions are life-safety issues and the exact route/location described matters.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited path should be cleared or restored so required egress is unobstructed. If the issue involves construction, stairs, doors, fire escapes or layout rather than movable objects, professional review and permits may be needed before the condition can be considered corrected. Any correction should preserve the required egress route rather than simply moving the problem to another part of the exit system.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, photographs from the inspection date, floor/egress plans, evidence showing whether the obstruction existed, and proof of prompt correction can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the exact egress route, whether the objects/condition actually reduced the required path, whether the cited area was a required exit component, and whether the condition had been corrected before or after service.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs of the cited egress route
  • approved floor/egress plans where applicable
  • repair/removal records
  • inspection reports
  • proof of correction
Violation 3

Summons 39201917X — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039201917X
OATH hearingNovember 4, 20268:30 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 front area and partition walls.

Specific record details: front area, partition walls.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 2ND FL.& 3RD FL, PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE SINGLE ROOMS,SRO'S LOCATED AT FRONT OF BUILDING .NO PERMIT ON FILES ., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date
August 26, 2026
Served date
August 26, 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 at the inspection OBSERVED AT 2ND FL.& 3RD FL, PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE SINGLE ROOMS,SRO'S LOCATED AT FRONT OF BUILDING .NO PERMIT ON FILES.

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
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 2238 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

For 2238 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223, the current source extract points to occupancy / illegal conversion, egress / fire-escape obstruction, 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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Official government starting points

Verify the current OATH / DOB record

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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