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

255-261 18 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 2 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 255-261 18 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The source records identify fire-safety condition, work not conforming to approved documents and hearing dates on November 30, 2026 and 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.

Fire-safety conditionWork not conforming to approved documents

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
255-261 18 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3016787
BBL
3008730069 (3/873/69)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
2
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 30, 2026, 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
39201609Y
Normalized: 039201609Y		 November 4, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Fire-safety condition
39181184M
Normalized: 039181184M		 November 30, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Work not conforming to approved documents

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 39201609Y — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039201609Y
OATH hearingNovember 4, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references apartment 302.

Specific record details: apartment 302.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN, I OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION TO METER ROOM, DUCT EXCEEDS 15 FT TO THE OUTSIDE, PROHIBITED AS PER APPENDIX E.4. AND OPEN-ENDED GAS VALVE AND WASTE PIPING IN APT 302 AND IMPROPER SPRINKLER

Issue date
August 24, 2026
Served date
August 24, 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 IMPROPER VENTILATION TO METER ROOM, DUCT EXCEEDS 15 FT TO THE OUTSIDE, PROHIBITED AS PER APPENDIX E.4. AND OPEN-ENDED GAS VALVE AND WASTE PIPING IN APT 302 AND IMPROPER SPRINKLER.

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 2

Summons 39181184M — Work not conforming to approved documents

Normalized lookup key: 039181184M
OATH hearingNovember 30, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that field work did not conform to the approved construction documents. The inspector's description specifically references roof and railing/guard condition.

Specific record details: roof, railing/guard condition.

Full violation description from the source extract

ATOI, OBSERVED AT ROOF LEVEL OF PREMISES. STEEL PIPE RAILING INSTALLED ON PARAPET WALL ON ALL EXPOSURES, CONTRARY TO PLAN AS PER FC 504.4.4(4). PLACEMENT OF RAILING IS CONTRARY TO PLAN, RAILING WAS TO BE INSTAL

Issue date
March 19, 2026
Served date
March 19, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 182 — 28-105.12.2 WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROV
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi, observed at roof level of premises. steel pipe railing installed on parapet wall on all exposures, contrary to plan as per fc 504.4.4(4). placement of railing is contrary to plan, railing was to be instal.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that work in progress did not match the approved construction documents or amendments. Even permitted work can be cited if the field condition departs materially from the approved plan set.

What may be required to correct the condition

The field condition should be compared line-by-line with the approved plans. Depending on what is found, the project may need to be restored to the approved design or the plans may need to be amended and re-approved before the work continues or is signed off.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing evidence can include the approved plan sheets in effect on the inspection date, revision history, photographs of the field condition, professional reports and proof that the discrepancy was corrected or formally amended.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Identify the exact plan sheet/detail DOB says was violated, confirm which approved set controlled on the inspection date, and determine whether the field condition was temporary, incomplete, or actually inconsistent with the approval.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • DOB-approved construction documents and amendments
  • field photographs
  • architect/engineer field reports
  • permit and inspection history
  • revised approvals or restoration evidence
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 255-261 18 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

For 255-261 18 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, the current source extract points to fire-safety condition, work not conforming to approved documents. 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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