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

245 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 3 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 245 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225. The source records identify failure to maintain, fire-safety condition, work without a permit and a hearing date of November 25, 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.

Failure to maintainFire-safety conditionWork without a permit

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
245 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3115633
BBL
3050440068 (3/5044/68)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
3
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 25, 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
39204048R
Normalized: 039204048R		 November 25, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Failure to maintain
39204049Z
Normalized: 039204049Z		 November 25, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Fire-safety condition
39204050X
Normalized: 039204050X		 November 25, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Work without a permit

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 3 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. Several descriptions point to the same area (cellar), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. 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 39204048R — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039204048R
OATH hearingNovember 25, 202610:30 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 cellar.

Specific record details: cellar.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN, I OBSERVED 3 COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS CONNECTED WITH FLEX HOSES, WHEN HARD CONNECTIONS ARE REQUIRED, AND OBSERVED FUTURE CONNECTIONS IN CELLAR PROHIBITED AS PER NYC FGC 404.15, REPAIR AND/OR R

Issue date
September 14, 2026
Served date
September 15, 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 3 COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS CONNECTED WITH FLEX HOSES, WHEN HARD CONNECTIONS ARE REQUIRED, AND OBSERVED FUTURE CONNECTIONS IN CELLAR PROHIBITED AS PER NYC FGC 404.15, REPAIR AND/OR R.

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.

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
Violation 2

Summons 39204049Z — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039204049Z
OATH hearingNovember 25, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references basement.

Specific record details: basement.

Full violation description from the source extract

LACK OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE REQUIRED, I OBSERVED IN BASEMENT 3 GAS FIRED DRYERS IN THE SAME SPACE WITH NO SPRINKLER COVERAGE. AS PER BC 903.2.11.13 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS ARE REQUIRED IN A SPACE WITH 2 OR M

Issue date
September 14, 2026
Served date
September 15, 2026
Source violation type
Plumbing
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 155 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTE
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed IN BASEMENT 3 GAS FIRED DRYERS IN THE SAME SPACE WITH NO SPRINKLER COVERAGE. AS PER BC 903.2.11.13 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS ARE REQUIRED IN A SPACE WITH 2 OR M.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition, such as combustible storage, a required fire-protection component, or another condition that could affect fire spread or safe operation of the building.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited fire-hazard condition should be removed or corrected promptly. If the condition involves a building system or rated construction rather than simple housekeeping, the applicable approved plans, fire-protection requirements and licensed-professional/trade work should be reviewed.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs
  • fire-protection/system records where relevant
  • repair/removal invoices
  • approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
  • proof of correction
Violation 3

Summons 39204050X — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039204050X
OATH hearingNovember 25, 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 cellar.

Specific record details: cellar.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT PERMIT, I OBSERVED A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH 3 GAS FIRED DRYERS FULLY INSTALLED WITH ALL THE TYPICAL PIPING IN THE CELLAR WITH NO PERMITS ON FILE WITH DOB SYSTEM., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date
September 14, 2026
Served date
September 15, 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 A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH 3 GAS FIRED DRYERS FULLY INSTALLED WITH ALL THE TYPICAL PIPING IN THE CELLAR WITH NO PERMITS ON FILE WITH DOB SYSTEM.

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 245 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

For 245 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225, the current source extract points to failure to maintain, fire-safety condition, 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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