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

231 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 2 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 231 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. The source records identify plumbing or gas work without a permit, failure to maintain 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.

Plumbing or gas work without a permitFailure to maintain

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
231 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3092337
BBL
3041320005 (3/4132/5)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
2
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
39202410L
Normalized: 039202410L		 November 4, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Plumbing or gas work without a permit
39202411N
Normalized: 039202411N		 November 4, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Failure to maintain

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 2 separate summonses. Some can be coordinated as one property matter for research, correction planning and document gathering, but each summons remains tied to its own allegation and hearing information. The practical goal is to avoid solving only one piece of the property record while another summons or correction requirement remains open.

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 39202410L — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039202410L
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 basement and gas piping.

Specific record details: basement, gas piping.

Full violation description from the source extract

RCA WAS ISSUED ON 6/29/2026 WITH THE CORRECTION DATE 8/28/2026, WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. I OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PROPERTY RECENTLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING TO A RESIDENTIAL CLOTHES DRYER. THERE ARE NO PERMITS

Issue date
June 29, 2026
Served date
August 31, 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 IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PROPERTY RECENTLY INSTALLED GAS PIPING TO A RESIDENTIAL CLOTHES DRYER. THERE ARE NO PERMITS.

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 2

Summons 39202411N — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039202411N
OATH hearingNovember 4, 20269:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references gas piping.

Specific record details: gas piping.

Full violation description from the source extract

RCA WAS ISSUED ON 6/29/2026 WITH THE CORRECTION DATE 8/28/2026, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. I OBSERVED THE USE OF A PROHIBITED UNION ON GAS PIPING TO A RESIDENTIAL DRYER. AS PER FGC 403.10.1.1 UNIONS AND THREADED CLOS

Issue date
June 29, 2026
Served date
August 31, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 202 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed THE USE OF A PROHIBITED UNION ON GAS PIPING TO A RESIDENTIAL DRYER. AS PER FGC 403.10.1.1 UNIONS AND THREADED CLOS.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging failure to maintain the building or a building component in a code-compliant condition. The broad label matters less than the particular defect described by the inspector.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited component should be inspected and repaired by the appropriate qualified contractor or licensed/registered professional where the work requires it. Permits or filings may be needed if the repair goes beyond ordinary maintenance. Because plumbing or gas components are described, a licensed-trade review may be needed even if the main summons is categorized differently.

What the OATH hearing may involve

The strongest factual material usually concerns the exact condition on the inspection date: photographs, maintenance records, professional reports, repair invoices and proof of correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Focus on the precise component and location in the description, whether the defect existed as alleged, whether the owner/respondent controlled that area, and whether later inspection or repair records clarify the condition.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs
  • maintenance and repair records
  • contractor or professional reports
  • permits/inspection records if repair work required them
  • proof of correction
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 231 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

For 231 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208, the current source extract points to plumbing or gas work without a permit, failure to maintain. 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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